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A search is under way in Southern Otago after two men were reported overdue from a diving trip last night.?
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The men were diving recreationally for paua and entered the water in Purakaunui Bay.?
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The men, aged 23 and 51, are from Balclutha.?
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Police were notified at 7.30pm last night that the men had not returned from their diving trip.?
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Search teams were deployed immediately and worked until midnight but unfortunately did not locate the men.?
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The search resumed at 6am this morning.? ?
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A land and marine search is under way, focused on the area between Irihuka (also known as Long Point) and Nugget Point.?
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Several boats and IRBs are out on the water and a LandSAR team is conducting a coastal search.?
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A helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft were deployed this morning and the Police National Dive Squad has been called in to assist with the search.?
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No further information is available at this stage – updates will be provided in the event of any significant developments.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.
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