30 Aug 2021

Search for person reported in trouble off Haumoana coast

2:52 pm on 30 August 2021

A search is underway for a person believed to be in trouble in the water at Groin Point in Haumoana, Hawke's Bay.

The Bay Trust Rescue Helicopter retrieved an 11-year-old boy who had fallen down a 9-metre cliff.

Photo: Supplied by Philips Search and Rescue Trust

Police received a report at 11.20am from a member of the public who had seen someone in trouble in the water.

Police, Search and Rescue, Coastguard and the public were working to try and locate the person.

A helicopter has also been assisting with the search.