A search has been launched this afternoon after a man went into the Manawatū River and has failed to resurface.
Emergency services were called about 1.35pm with a report that a man walking his dog at Ahimate Park had fallen into the river.
When he failed to reappear, his walking companion alerted emergency services.
A search was immediately commenced, involving Police Search and Rescue staff, a Swift Water Rescue boat, kayaks, drones, a helicopter, and numerous other volunteers.
Sadly, at this stage, the man has not been located.
Searching will continue this evening until dark.
The Police National Dive Squad has been notified.
Image credit: Patrick Hendry
