A swimmer reported missing in the Hutt Gorge yesterday afternoon has been found, police say.
Officer in charge of the search, Senior Constable Dan O'Connell said four people set off from the Kaitoke Waterworks around 10.45am yesterday morning.
"Three of the group were tubing down the river and a 42-year-old man was swimming with them.
"The 42-year-old decided to exit the river and make his way back to his vehicle through bush, but failed to return."
The man was reported missing about 4.45pm.
