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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    A search and rescue operation is underway in Greymouth, after a person was swept out to sea in the Blacktown area last night

    A search and rescue operation is underway in Greymouth, after a person was swept out to sea in the Blacktown area last night


    Emergency services were alerted around 6pm, prompting extensive searches by Police, Fire and Emergency, Surf Lifesaving, and Garden City Helicopters.

    Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood, says a kayak was found washed up near Blaketown around 7.30pm, and Police are investigating whether it's connected to the incident.

    Anyone who has not heard from someone kayaking in the area yesterday is urged to contact Police.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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