• Search and rescue effort underway for "person in trouble" at Groin Point, Haumoana 

Search and rescue effort underway for "person in trouble" at Groin Point, Haumoana 

A search and rescue effort is underway for a "person in trouble" off the coast of Haumoana, Hawke's Bay.

A police spokesperson said they received a report at about 11.20am a member of the public who has sighted a person in trouble in the water at Groin Point in Haumoana.

"Police are responding to this report, and working with SAR, Coastguard and the public to try and locate the person," she said.

The Hawke's Bay Rescue Helicopter confirmed they were assisting with operations. 

Coastguard Hawke's Bay confirmed they were alerted to a possible swimmer off Haumoana and activated the boat. 

MORE TO COME.

 

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