New Zealand

Search continues for men overdue from fishing trip near Raglan

10:33 am on 3 November 2021

The search is continuing for two men near Raglan after they failed to return from a fishing trip.

Eric Dabalos, 44, left, and Olson Canatoy, 52, were reported overdue from a fishing trip at Papanui Point in the Ruapuke area. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Olson Canatoy, 52 and Eric Dabalos, 44, were at remote Papanui Point in the Ruapuke area.

They were due back on Sunday evening and were reported missing at 11pm that day.

Police say a drone search is expected to continue today.

They are appealing for anyone who may have been fishing in the area at the time to come forward.