A search has been launched this afternoon after a man went into the Manawatū River and has failed to resurface.
Emergency services were called about 1.35pm with a report that a man walking his dog at Ahimate Park had fallen into the river.
When he failed to reappear, his walking companion alerted emergency services.
A search was immediately commenced, involving Police Search and Rescue staff, a Swift Water Rescue boat, kayaks, drones, a helicopter, and numerous other volunteers.
Sadly, at this stage, the man has not been located.
Searching will continue this evening until dark.
The Police National Dive Squad has been notified.
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