1 Dec 2023

Woman missing in Manawatū found safe

12:23 pm on 1 December 2023
Police and the family of a woman whose car was found stuck at the Manawatū River mouth between Waitārere Beach and Foxton Beach on 30 November, 2023, say they have concerns for her welfare.

Police confimed the woman whose car was found stuck at the Manawatū River mouth between Waitārere Beach and Foxton Beach on Thursday, say they have concerns for her welfare has been found. Photo: Screengrab / Google Maps

A woman who went missing after her car was stuck at the Manawatū river mouth between Waitārere Beach and Foxton Beach has been found.

Police said the 32-year-old had last been seen about 3.30pm on Thursday walking into the forest north of the river mouth, wearing a red jacket.

RNZ has seen a photo on social media of a car submerged in water, and a witness told RNZ at the time they could see a woman sitting on the river bank.

Police confirmed the woman was located safely on Friday.