Subj : Search for two Northland men - missing after fishing from rocks
To   : All
From : News
Date : Thu May 02 2024 12:59 pm

A search is underway for two Northland fishermen who didn't return home last
night.


Police said the pair went fishing yesterday afternoon and were due home to
family in Whangarei by 11pm.


They were reported missing just before midnight. The last known contact with
the men was around 4pm.


"Police attended the area they were last known to be after the emergency call
was made.


"Their vehicle - along with some personal belongings on the beach area - were
located."


Police said additional resources were called in to help with the search. The
Police Air Support Unit, Eagle, deployed from Auckland overnight and arrived
after 3am to conduct aerial searches of the shoreline.


Coastguard Tutukaka also was also deployed for shoreline searches.


"Six volunteers onboard conducted searches between Taiharuru Bay and Awahoa
Bay, along with an area north of McGregors Bay.


"The search effort was stood down before 5am, with Police Search and Rescue
to resume searching efforts in daylight conditions today."


Police said family and friends of the men were concerned. Anyone who might
have seen the two men fishing yesterday evening, or had information were
asked to contact police.


People could contact police on 105, quoting the file number 240502/6352.

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