Missing Ōtaki Forks man David McHaffie and black labrador dog found safe

Police continue to search for David McHaffie and his black labrador dog, reported missing from Kaitawa Rd, Ōtaki Forks.

An elderly man thought to have been missing in Ōtaki Forks in the Tararua Forest Park has been found.

Police began searching for the man and his black labrador after he was last seen on Saturday morning.

Police had urged members of the Ōtaki township and Ōtaki Gorge Rd community to check their properties for David McHaffie and his dog Ropey.

“David was last seen in Kaitawa Rd, Ōtaki Forks at around 7am on Saturday. He was wearing a green jacket and blue sweatpants and was walking his black labrador dog.

“If you have seen David, or have any information that may assist in locating him please call 111 urgently, referencing event number P060709770.”

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