Source: New Zealand Police
Attribute to Palmerston North Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Phil Ward:
The search for a missing man in the Manawatū River has moved to a limited search phase today.
The decision has been made after extensive searches of the river, through to the Foxton Estuary and the surrounding area.
Police will continue to conduct drone sweeps of areas of interest, and patrols along Foxton Beach.
Police thank Land Search and Rescue, Police Search and Rescue, Palmerston North Swiftwater Rescue, regional response teams, Coastguard Manawatū, and everyone else involved in the search operation.
Police are continuing to provide support to the family of the man.
ENDS
Issued by the Police Media Centre.