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Search for missing 83-year-old Northland swimmer narrows

Search for missing 83-year-old Northland swimmer narrows

Detective Sergeant Paul Overton said a two-week rāhui had been placed covering the top of Whangārei Harbour.

“We continue to appeal to the public, and in particular motorists who were in the area of ​​Beach Road in Onerahi on the morning of Sunday October 20, between 8am and 11am,” he said.

“If you have any dashcam footage or information that could help please update us on 105 online or call 105 quoting file reference 241021/1742.”

Searchers have been scouring parts of Whangārei Harbor and surrounding beach areas and mangroves for the missing man. Photo / S Curtis
Searchers have been scouring parts of Whangārei Harbor and surrounding beach areas and mangroves for the missing man. Photo / S Curtis

Earlier this week, police said the man usually wore a wetsuit and a pink swim cap.

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Police thanked the Onerahi Yacht Club, Northland and Far North Search and Rescue and the Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club for their help.

– RNZ

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