The search for a hiker swept down a river while hiking in rugged alpine terrain in Canterbury has been suspended due to "adverse weather".
Gareth Anderson went missing while hiking with a friend on the Cass-Lagoon Saddle track near Craigieburn Forest Park on Thursday, August 27.
While crossing a river, Anderson fell and was swept downstream.
His friend asked for help on State Highway 73 and was taken to hospital with minor injuries. A search effort was then launched.
"Unfortunately, the search so far has not located Gareth," Detective Liam Mitchell said today.
The search was paused today due to "adverse weather in the area".
The region is currently under a strong wind watch.
"The team will be reviewing the search efforts and will consider appropriate next steps," Mitchell said.
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