Two men missing after failing to return home from diving trip in South Otago

October 28, 2018

A search is under way for two men in Southern Otago who did not return from their diving trip last night.

The men aged 23 and 51 are from Balclutha.

They were diving recreationally for paua and entered the water in Purakaunui Bay.

Police were notified at 7.30pm last night that the men had not returned.

Search teams were deployed immediately and worked until midnight but unfortunately did not locate the men.

The search resumed at 6am this morning.  A land and marine search is under way.

"Several boats and IRBs are out on the water and a LandSAR team is conducting a coastal search.

"A helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft were deployed this morning and the Police National Dive Squad has been called in to assist with the search," police said.

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