Missing person reported off Paritutu Rock in New Plymouth

BREAKING NEWS: A search to find a reported missing person off Paritutu Rock in New Plymouth tonight has failed to find anyone. 

The Taranaki Rescue Helicopter was searching the rock and the foreshore area for a missing person using Night Vision Goggles and Infra Red heat sensing equipment they posted to Facebook.

The helicopter has failed to find anyone and has been stood down by emergency services for the night.

On Facebook the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust commented: "No more information to hand except what we were tasked to do by the authorities with the earlier flight."

"We go as directed by the requesting authority. We remain available 24hrs a day 7 days a week when required by emergency services." they said.

Joy Gifkins commented in support "Thanks for always being there for our region. We all really appreciate what you all do for everyone of us" 

Meanwhile others posted "Oh this is so sad!! love goes out to the missing person and their family. Is there a search that can be done on foot by public to help find this person?"

This is breaking news, more to follow...