Friday, 27 September 2019 - 8:21am |
Tasman

Hokitika River search continues

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Police are continuing the search for the 9-year-old girl who was swept into the water at the Hokitika River mouth yesterday.

Overnight, a search of the river mouth was conducted at low tide.

Today a shoreline search will resume, and a helicopter will be deployed to access more remote areas.

Difficult sea conditions mean a water-based search cannot occur at this stage. 

Police are also continuing to support the girl’s family at this difficult time.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre