Thread: Search And Rescue

Tramper overdue in Tararua Forest Park"

Search and Rescue teams from Palmerston North, Levin and Wellington are looking to locate a man who has failed to return from a three-day tramp in Tararua Forest Park.

The 67-year-old entered the park on Tuesday headed for Kime Hut; he had planned to return to his car at Otaki Forks by 3:30pm yesterday but never arrived.

He was expected to travel there from Elder Hut via Renata Ridge and Waiotaru Road and track.

The man is an experienced tramper who is fit and well-prepared for a short stay but Police are growing more concerned for his safety as he hasn’t been in contact since Tuesday and was tramping alone.

Police would like to hear from anyone who’s been in the Tararua Forest Park on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday this week, particularly around Kime Hut, Elder Hut and Otaki Forks.

The missing man is Caucasian, of a lean and tall build and balding with short grey hair.

If anyone has information which may help in the search for this man, please contact Palmerston North Police on 06 351 2535.