Source: New Zealand Police
A 64-year-old man who went missing in the Far North last night has been located safe and well after spending a night in the bush.
Police received a report at around 8.45pm that a man had become separated from his group during a walk near Horeke.
Detective Inspector Geoff McCarthy, of Northland Police, says the man did not have a phone on him and the weather was deteriorating.
“Police and Land Search and Rescue activated at 10pm and searched large areas of bush through the night.”
With no sign of the man by daybreak, the Horeke community rallied together to help find him.
“This morning, Police and LandSAR received extensive assistance from the community and the man’s whānau.”
“The man was located safe and sound at around 9.30am, and was able to walk out of the bush,” Detective Inspector McCarthy says
Police appreciate the support received from the local community.
“Police would like to thank the Horeke community for their help in locating him.”
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Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police
