29 Nov 2016

Dive squad to search for missing man in Takaka

5:07 pm on 29 November 2016

The police dive squad is in Takaka today to help search for a man who has been missing since last week.

James Rano Dick, also known as Hemi, has been missing since Wednesday.

James Rano Dick, also known as Hemi, has been missing since Wednesday. Photo: NZ Police

James Rano Dick, also known as Hemi, has been missing since Wednesday.

James Rano Dick, also known as Hemi, has been missing since Wednesday. Photo: NZ Police

James Rano Dick - known locally as Hemi - was last seen on Wednesday afternoon and was reported missing by friends the following day.

Police said he was seen in waist-deep water in the Takaka River, wearing only khaki cargo pants.

Three Nelson investigation staff were in the area.