4 Nov 2008

West Coast fisherman found safe

1:54 pm on 4 November 2008

A West Coast man who failed to return from a trout fishing trip in the Crooked River area, southeast of Greymouth, has been found safe and well.

Police say Adrian Brears, 37, was meant to return from the trip on Monday night, but got lost in the bush after following an old track.

He decided to stay put until Search and Rescue located him.

Police had expressed concerns over heavy rain, and rising river levels, in the area on Tuesday afternoon.