Waikato police using drones to search for missing fisherman in Raglan after being swept off rocks

One person has died and another is still missing after being swept off the rocks at Papanui Point in Raglan.

Drones are now being used to search for a missing fisherman washed out to sea off a dangerous Waikato fishing spot.

Two people had been fishing from Papanui Point south of Raglan early this morning when they were swept out to sea on Saturday.

Police confirmed that day that one person was found dead. However, the search continues for the missing person.

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