Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
The Police search for a fisherman overdue from Tōrere will resume tomorrow.
At first light on Thursday 21st a Coastguard aircraft will conduct an aerial search of the coast from the northern end of Waihi beach to the Motu River mouth. It will also cover the outlying islands, Motiti, Plate, Rurima and Whale.
A ground search of the coastline by Police Search and Rescue and LANDSAR personnel is planned for Friday 22nd.
Today Police received reports of several items of interest found on beaches in the area but following examination, were able to discount them as not relevant to the search.
Police continue to ask members of the public who may be on the shoreline from Tōrere through to Maketu to be vigilant, and report any sighting of the following items of interest – a 100 litre white chilly bin, a red tote tank, wooden oars, and a yellow life jacket.
Anyone who comes across any of these items is asked to contact Police on 105 quoting file number 220418/0391.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
