Whitebaiters rescued - Okarito River mouth near Whataroa

At 0900hrs on Sunday the 24 October 2010 Police were advised of three Whitebaiters being swept about 200 metres out to sea, from the Okarito River mouth near Whataroa.

Two of the male Whitebaiters have been rescued by jet boat and a jet ski. They are being treated by the Ambulance service and are in a stable condition.

One person is still outstanding. A helicopter, Search and Rescue and locals are assisting to try and locate the missing person.