Friday, 23 December 2016 - 7:08pm |
Tasman

Search under way for man overboard

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Police are responding to reports of a man overboard in Tasman Bay, near Rabbit Island.

Police were notified at 5.45pm that a 46-year-old man had fallen from a small boat, described as being 14-16 feet.

A water and land search for the man is currently under way.

Five boats are involved in the search, along with a helicopter.  Teams are also conducting a land search of Rabbit Island.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre.