Two hunters missing in Paparangi

A search has been launched for two hunters missing in hill country near Wanganui.

Sergeant Tracy Patterson, of Wanganui, said the two men went for a day's hunting in Paparangi, north of Wanganui, yesterday but failed to return last night.

Four search parties had headed into the area, and had located some footprints, which were being tracked.

A helicopter would assist the search teams.

Both men were experienced with good survival skills, and searchers were confident they would find them safe and well, she said.

- NZPA