The search for a missing man in the Manawatū River has moved to a limited search phase today.
The decision has been made after extensive searches of the river, through to the Foxton Estuary and the surrounding area.
“Police will continue to conduct drone sweeps of areas of interest, and patrols along Foxton Beach”, said Inspector Phil Ward.
“Police thank Land Search and Rescue, Police Search and Rescue, Palmerston North Swiftwater Rescue, regional response teams, Coastguard Manawatū, and everyone else involved in the search operation.
“Police are continuing to provide support to the family of the man.”
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Stay OUT of the rivers…!
Wear a flotation device when at ‘swimming holes’ and at the lakes and beaches.
Our rivers are NOT the Ganges, Nile, or Congo….where one can take a weekly or monthly bath!
Our waters are dangerous and no one is exempt from getting killed by undertow, rip currents and fast-moving river and stream currents.