Dive team joins search for missing man

Missing man Wayne Hammond
Missing man Wayne Hammond

A dive team worked in the Clutha River today as the search continued for a man last seen in Central Otago two days ago.

Wayne Hammond (50) was last seen in Clyde on Monday morning, police said.

Land and water-based searches were undertaken yesterday, with no success, and searchers were back on the job today.

An Otago Daily Times reporter said a team four divers and coastguard personnel searched on the Clutha River near the Clyde bridge walking track this morning.

A police spokesperson said the land and water search would continue tomorrow.

Police earlier called on the public to help them find Mr Hammond, saying they had concerns for his well-being.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

The search for Wayne Hammond was continuing on the Clutha River near Clyde on Wednesday morning....
The search for Wayne Hammond was continuing on the Clutha River near Clyde on Wednesday morning. Photo: Shannon Thomson

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