The search for a missing 23-year-old man who failed to resurface from Hokitika River in the West Coast was due to resume this morning. Police were alerted to the emergency near Whitecombe Valley Rd yesterday about 12.50pm. It is believed the man fell from rocks while preparing to jump into the water at the Hokitika Gorge. A briefing was held at 8am today for the search team, which involves Search and Rescue personnel, DoC staffers and a jet boat. Search efforts yesterday were carried out until dark.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 25, 2020 19:18 UTC