Source: Radio New Zealand
Mahurangi River flooding in 2023 (file photo). Getty Images / Fiona Goodall
A person and their vehicle are missing after being washed out into a river north of Auckland, while trying to cross a ford on the Mahurangi River.
Warkworth chief fire officer Nick McLean said they were called to the rescue about 7.51am on Wednesday.
He said rain had been heavy and persistent in the area on Wednesday morning, and it was believed the person and their car were swept away by the rivers’ strength and high waters.
McLean said about five whitewater rafts had been searching the section of the river from the ford at Mansel Drive to the area around the Mahurangi Hope Church.
Drones had also been deployed.
McLean said about 20 people were involved in the search, including firefighters, police officers and whitewater rafters.
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