Search continues in Greymouth after person swept out to sea

A Search and Rescue Operation Continues in Greymouth

A search and rescue operation is ongoing in Greymouth following the incident where a person was swept out to sea. The incident was reported to emergency services on Saturday evening. A kayak was found washed up near Blaketown, prompting further inquiries to determine if it is linked to the missing person. Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood from the West Coast Search and Rescue team has stated that the search involves multiple agencies, including Police, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and Garden City Helicopters. The Emily B Drifter was also deployed for the search operation. The public is encouraged to contact Police via 105 if they recognize the kayak or have information about someone who went kayaking in the area on Saturday.

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