A chilly bin believed to belong to missing eastern Bay of Plenty fisherman Jason Kauta has been found washed ashore.
Police said a Coastguard aircraft today spotted the bin on Whale Island, off the coast of Whakatāne.
The 100-litre white chilly bin had washed up since Tuesday's search of the area.
It is believed to belong to the Tōrere fisherman, police said.
"Police Search and Rescue and Coastguard located the item using a drone, due to sea conditions making it inaccessible."