Divers involved in search for man

The search for a missing Central Otago man continued yesterday, divers searching the Clutha River near the Clyde Bridge.

Wayne Hammond has not been seen since Monday morning and both land and water-based searches have been unsuccessful.

Members of the police dive team and coastguard search the Clutha River near the Clyde Bridge for...
Members of the police dive team and coastguard search the Clutha River near the Clyde Bridge for missing man Wayne Hammond yesterday. PHOTO: SHANNON THOMSON
A team of four divers and coastguard personnel was seen searching on the Clutha River near the Clyde Bridge walking track yesterday morning.

Police have also called on the public to help them find Mr Hammond, saying they had concerns for his wellbeing.

Wayne Hammond
Wayne Hammond
Anyone with information is asked to contact police

They would also like to speak to anyone who was on the Clyde to Alexandra track between 7am and 9am on Sunday and who might have seen anything of interest.

A police spokeswoman said there were no updates yesterday.

The search continues today.

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