ZB ZB
Opinion
Live now
Start time
Playing for
End time
Listen live
Listen to NAME OF STATION
Up next
Listen live on
ZB

Search under way after person feared swept away in Canterbury river

Author
NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Thu, 5 Jun 2025, 3:54pm
Emergency services have been called to Lewis Pass Rd after someone is feared to have been swept away in the Boyle River.
Emergency services have been called to Lewis Pass Rd after someone is feared to have been swept away in the Boyle River.

Search under way after person feared swept away in Canterbury river

Author
NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Thu, 5 Jun 2025, 3:54pm

A search is under way after a person is feared swept away in the Boyle River in Canterbury this afternoon.

A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to Lewis Pass Rd about 2pm after concerns someone may have been swept into the river.

“This is unconfirmed,” the spokesperson said.

“A Search and Rescue team are co-ordinating the response and a helicopter has been deployed to the area.”

A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said crews were notified of an incident at 2pm near the Boyle River Bridge, Lewis Pass Road, Hurunui.

“One helicopter, one first response unit, one ambulance and one operations manager were dispatched.”

Hato Hone St John referred the Herald to police for further information.

More to come.

Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you