Search for missing Whanganui man continues after car retrieved from river

Police are continuing to search for Kahukura Gill, who has been missing since June 27.

Police are continuing to search for missing Whanganui man Kahukura Gill after his car was retrieved from the Whanganui River.

Gill, 20, was last seen on Friday, June 27.

A car matching the description of his vehicle was found in the Whanganui River on July 2.

There was nobody in the car, which has since been retrieved.

“Tragically, we believe it is likely that Kahu was in the car when it crashed into the river,” police said.

“The river was flooded at the time and we believe Kahu may have been swept away.”

An aerial search is planned tomorrow as part of the continuing police hunt.

Police are appealing for reports of any clothing found near the river or coastline, matching the description of the clothes Gill was wearing when last seen: a black hoodie with red text on the sleeves, and camo cargo pants.

Reports can be made via 105, referencing file number 250702/3842.

A Givealittle page has been set up by members of Gill’s family.