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A survivor of a boat that capsized in the Manukau Harbour raised the alarm to police after a treacherous swim to shore in large swells.
Three Coastguard vessels were on the water searching, including Coastguard Titirangi and Coastguard Papakura. The Herald understands the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was also involved.
The search was concentrated near Auckland Airport but went as far as the Manukau Heads and the eastern bays such as Laingholm.
The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was circling the Manukau Harbour in Auckland looking for a missing boatie on Tuesday evening. Photo / Flightradar24
Auckland International Airport’s hovercraft was also on the water.
Police said they were called at 5.50pm on Tuesday. A spokeswoman confirmed one person had been found safe and did not need medical attention.
Coastguard battled large swells and darkness to try to find the missing boatie in the Manukau Harbour before the search was suspended.