Police dive squad searching for missing swimmer this morning.
The Police Dive Squad has located a body from the Whanganui River today.
The body is believed to be that of a person who was reported missing while swimming near Somme Parade on Thursday evening.
Police said the death will be referred to the Coroner.
"Our thoughts are with the
person's family at this difficult time," a spokesperson said.
A rāhui placed on the Whanganui River covering the area from Te Ao Hou marae in Aramoho through to the river mouth is anticipated to remain in place until the morning of Sunday, February 23.
