Search for missing person in Whakatane River

A report of a person in the water near the Peketahi Bridge was made about midday. Photo / File

A search is underway for a missing person in the Whakatane River.

Police search and rescue and Coastguard responded to a report just before midday of a person in the water near the Peketahi Bridge, in Bay of Plenty.

Searches are being made on water and land, police said.

Police have spoken with a number of people as further inquiries continue.