Waikato River Trail near Whakamaru where the man (inset) was found by Search and Rescue on Saturday. Photo / Supplied, FileWaikato River Trail near Whakamaru where the man (inset) was found by Search and Rescue on Saturday. Photo / Supplied, FileA 79-year old Mangakino man was found by search and rescue teams in bush after being missing for 36 hours. An infrared camera spotted the man lying in vegetation near the Waikato River. About 10pm, Eagle helicopter using its infrared camera spotted him lying in vegetation near the Waikato River and directed search teams to him.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 03, 2021 00:11 UTC