Raft found in Manawatu Gorge

Palmerston North Police are seeking information regarding the owner/s of a raft which has been found floating downstream in the Manawatu Gorge.

The empty raft, complete with oars was first sighted in the Manawatu River at approximately 10.20am Saturday morning approximately 2 kms South of Gorge Road.

The raft is described as mainly white, with dark coloured stripes around it.

The Police search and rescue squad are currently retrieving the raft, and a helicopter has made several sweeps of the area trying to locate whoever may have been using the raft.

Police are asking anyone who knows anything about the raft and/or its owner to contact the Palmerston North Police immediately on 06 351 3600