Home / New ZealandMissing American tourist foundAPNZ29 Jun, 2014 07:32 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditPhilip Gerald Mohseni from Portland, Oregon, had been reported missing. Photo / suppliedPhilip Gerald Mohseni from Portland, Oregon, had been reported missing. Photo / suppliedA missing American tourist has checked into backpacker accommodation in Hokitika, after searchers spent today hunting for him in Westland.Philip Mohseni, from Portland, Oregon, was believed to have gone tramping by himself south-west of Fox Glacier on June 21 or 22. He was reported missing by his mother who hadn't heard from him for some time, police said. The 24-year-old was thought to be spending three days in the Copland Track area and then was possibly heading to the Haast area for a few days.A helicopter with a search and rescue team from the LandSAR Fox Glacier unit was due to fly into the Copland area today.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.This evening, an apologetic Mr Mohseni checked into a Backpacker lodge in Hokitika. He said he was sorry for the distress he'd caused his family and for the efforts made in the search.Police thanked the public for their help in locating him.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand|UpdatedWatch: Waikato jockey's mates pull wheelies on motorwayNew ZealandAfternoon quiz: Which author wrote the novel The Great Gatsby?New Zealand'I felt really duped': Senior police manager alleges bullying and 'boys' club' cultureSponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
