A person is missing at Maruia falls, south of Nelson after swimming in the area. (File photo)Police divers have suspended searching for the swimmer who did not resurface after jumping into the water at Maruia Falls on Friday morning. Two swimmers had jumped into the water at Maruia Falls on Friday morning, but only one came out. andy macdonald/Nelson Mail Sam Gavin happened to stop at Maruia Falls when he heard a swimmer calling for help. MARK EDMINSTIN Maruia Falls was flowing fast at 2pm on Friday as heavy rain battered the western South Island.

Source: Stuff June 25, 2022 09:19 UTC