The search for a woman swept out at Haumoana, Hawke’s Bay, this afternoon is expected to continue until dark.
Emergency services were notified around 4:50pm of three people that were in trouble in the water at Haumoana.
Two children made it back on shore and were taken to hospital, and are in a stable condition.
However, a woman remains outstanding and a search is underway to locate her.
The search is being co-ordinated by Police, and involves other emergency services, Coastguard, surf lifesaving, and a helicopter.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre