Timothy Clements, 36, of Rangiora failed to return from a tramp in the Ashburton Lakes area. Photo: SuppliedA search has begun for a 36-year-old man who failed to return from a tramp in the Ashburton Lakes area. Timothy Clements, of Rangiora, was dropped off at the start of the Te Aroha Track on Double Hill Run Rd on May 18. Police were notified that Timothy was missing around 4.45pm on Monday. Currently 25 LandSAR volunteers are searching in the area, including two LandSAR dog handlers and a helicopter.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 22, 2019 03:22 UTC