Missing hikers in Days Bay

Attributable to Constable Dave Nichol, Lower Hutt Police

A search and rescue operation is currently underway to locate a family of three who at 12pm left Lees Grove in Wainuiomata with the intention of hiking in Days Bay.

The family comprises of a 50-year-old man and his two daughters aged 14 and 11.

They were due to return home at 3.30pm.

Police were contacted by a concerned family member at 6pm.

As a search is underway, Police are asking the public to stay away from the East Harbour Regional Park while Police dogs track the group.

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