20 May 2020

Hunt for missing trampers continues with five teams, search dog

11:36 am on 20 May 2020

The search continues this morning for two missing trampers lost in the Kahurangi National Park.

Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds failed to return from their tramp when expected.

Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds failed to return from their tramp when expected. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Jessica O'Connor and Dion Reynolds, both 23, set out on the 9 May and have not returned.

Police said five search teams are on the ground today, made up of volunteers from Golden Bay, Motueka, and Nelson, as well as police.

The search today is focused on the Anatori River area, where the couple are believed to have started their tramp.

A specialist search dog from Blenheim is also involved.

Police are asking for anyone who has been in the area and may have seen the pair to get in touch on the 105 number.