Attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Rachel Boyd:
Police have now identified the man who is reported to have fallen overboard on an East by West ferry Friday morning.
Police are providing support to the man¡¯s family who we will continue to update as the search progresses, at this time we will not be releasing details of his identity.
Following the report of a man falling overboard Maritime New Zealand Rescue Coordination Centre NZ coordinated a thorough on-water search effort using detailed modelling and analysis of the harbour and search efforts. The search involved up to 14 vessels and a rescue helicopter at its peak.
Unfortunately the man has yet to be located.
The search recommenced yesterday with a potential location of interest identified in the Wellington Harbour.
The Police Maritime Unit will continue coordinating a search today assisted by the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Anyone who has information that may assist Police in locating this person, please call Police on 105, referencing file number 240524/6000.
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