An extensive search is underway for two hunters missing in Fiordland.
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The pair have gone missing in the Rowallan Forest near Lake Hauroko and police are concerned for their welfare.
They were reported overdue by fellow hunters on Sunday afternoon after failing to return from a hunt on Saturday.
Police believe they were ill-equipped for a night out in the bush.
A ground search until last light was conducted Sunday afternoon followed by and aerial search by helicopter using thermal and night vision technology.
Police Search and Rescue personnel, LandSAR, Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) personnel and search dogs have been deployed to search today.