Two missing swimmers found safe and well

Vinegar Hill is a popular swimming spot near Hunterville. Photo / Google

Two swimmers that were reported missing at Vinegar Hill near Hunterville have been found safe and well.

A search and rescue operation was launched Saturday evening.

Police were alerted just after 7pm when the two swimmers failed to return home after swimming in the Rangitīkei River.

As of 9:15pm, Police and a Search and Rescue team had not located the pair and a helicopter was in the area assisting with the search.

However police have confirmed the swimmers were both found safe and well at end of Putorino Road near Hunterville around 10:50pm Saturday night.