Search for missing fisherman near Waihi called off

November 24, 2017

Two people miraculously survived being thrown into the water, but a 24-year-old hasn't been seen since.

The search for a fisherman missing after a boat capsized near Waihi on Monday night has been called off.

Police have now released the name of the 24-year-old Rotorua man.

He was Jason Elijah Shane Manuka Lines.

Despite an extensive police-led search he has not been located.

A Bay of Plenty man is still missing after the accident last night.

Search teams, including the Police National Dive Squad and Royal New Zealand Navy are today completing their search of the area, a statement said.

Police will continue to assess new information as it comes to hand.

The group's 14-foot aluminum boat overturned off Bowentown Harbour.

A 28-year-old man and 10-year-old boy survived the incident and were found by another fisherman. 

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