Attributable to Sergeant Mathew Tailby, West Coast Police Search and Rescue:
Five search teams have been in the Karangarua Valley, near Fox Glacier, today continuing the search for missing Swedish national, Hans Christian Tornmarck.
They have been focusing on the upper reaches of Regina Creek this afternoon, in vastly improved weather conditions on yesterday.
Based on inquiries made, searchers have been able to confirm a positive sighting of Mr Tornmarck, which has helped search teams direct their efforts.
A helicopter has assisted with an aerial search today.
Search teams have located a campsite believed to be that of the missing man, including a sleeping bag and tent.
The search is expected to wind down this evening due to the tricky terrain and the need to rotate searchers. It is intended to resume tomorrow.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre.
Media note: Sergeant Tailby is unavailable for interviews