This kayak was discovered washed up close to Blaketown about 7.30pm Saturday. Photograph: NZ Police
The seek for an individual reportedly swept out to sea close to Greymouth is about to proceed as we speak.
Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood, West Coast Search and Rescue stated search efforts yesterday included aerial searches of the shoreline between Charleston and Ross, and had been hampered by tough sea circumstances.
“At this stage, the particular person is but to be situated,” Snr Sgt Kirkwood stated.
The alarm was first raised on Saturday night time at about 6pm.
Enquiries to determine the particular person, and whether or not a kayak that washed up within the space on Saturday night time is linked to them, stay ongoing.
A rāhui, which is a customary restriction on the world, is in place alongside the shoreline between Charleston and Ross till additional discover.
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