Police are warning river users to take care after a large gold dredge was washed down the Nevis River, which meets the Kawarau River.
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The 600 kilogram dredge was washed away after heavy rainfall in the area recently.?
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The dredge was 1 kilometre down from the bridge at the bottom of the dell in Nevis River.
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It is possible that two cargo boxes with diving and camping equipment have also been washed away.?
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If anyone sees the dredge or the boxes, they are encouraged to call Cromwell Police on (03) 445 1999.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre