The search for a
23-year-old man, who has not been seen since going into the
water at Hokitika River, Kokatahi, has continued
today.
Police were alerted around 12.50pm
yesterday.
Today's search, involving the Police Dive Squad
and LandSAR, resumed at daybreak this morning and is
ongoing.
We encourage anyone who may frequent the Hokitika
River, or beach near Hokitika, to contact Police if they
find anything that may assist this
operation.
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