The search for two men missing in Tongariro National Park continues, with 101 people assisting with the operation yesterday.
The searchers, most of whom are volunteers, travelled from as far as Auckland and Wellington to help out.
Most of them are expected to continue assisting today.
The Police National Dive Squad also completed a thorough search of the Mangoatawai Stream and the area which joins the Tongariro River.
Based on yesterday's search, Inspector Tony Jeurissen says further plans are being put in place.
'Unfortunately, the two men have still not been found but searchers remain determined to find them," he says.
'As a result of everyone's relentless focus, we continue to find items of interest.”
A beanie was found today, providing another clue for the search management team.
'These small developments keep everyone going each day,” says Tony.
'With the continued dedication from all the volunteers, we will bring these men home to their whanau.
'I am so grateful for the enthusiasm from so many people all week and for the ongoing support from Ngati Tuwharetoa.”
Police and LandSAR teams will continue with the search today.
2 comments
fugitives
Posted on 20-08-2017 09:58 | By dumbkof2
if and when they find them they should be made to pay the full cost of the search. take a hundred dollars off each of them until it is paid. even if they only get $200 a week off winz
@dumbkopf2
Posted on 20-08-2017 14:38 | By morepork
I share your feeling that this is an expensive search and expressed that in previous mail. Nevertheless, the fact is that they could NEVER cover the cost of this search, and the right thing to do is to try and find them. I hope they make it home, and I'm sure they'll be wiser for the experience if they do.
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