A coastal search for the two fishermen who went missing off rocks at Slope Point, near Bluff, on Sunday afternoon continues.
Police are now in a position to name the two men. They are 23-year-old Shaun Orchard and 28-year-old Hendrix Kamo, both of Southland. The families of the two men are being supported by Police and Victim Support.
LandSAR are continuing to search daily in the wider Slope Point area, however all search activities are dependent on weather conditions at the time.
Police would like to acknowledge and thank the volunteers and staff who have been involved in the search to date for their commitment and dedication to finding these two men.
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Issued by Police Media Centre