Cook Strait missing jet skier search

The story so far

A man failed to return from a jetski crossing attempt on Monday, and police and rescue teams began searching for him.^{4 Feb 2025} He was reportedly crossing Cook Strait towards Plimmerton from the Tasman District or Queen Charlotte Sound, though the stories differ on his departure point and timing.^{4, 6 Feb 2025} His jetski was found near rocks on Monday evening, but he has not been located.^{4, 6, 10 Feb 2025} Police and coastguard volunteers have searched in difficult conditions, which an experienced mariner said were challenging for a solo jetskier.^{5, 6 Feb 2025}

Latest

Police have notified the coroner as the search enters its second week, and the man is still missing.^{10 Feb 2025}

Key moments

1. 4 Feb 2025Person fails to return from Plimmerton jetski trip; search planned.
2. 4 Feb 2025Jetski located near Cook Rock, but the man remains missing.
3. 5 Feb 2025Experienced mariner says conditions were challenging for a solo jetskier.
4. 6 Feb 2025Man left Queen Charlotte Sound; jet ski found Monday evening.
5. 10 Feb 2025Police notify coroner as search enters its second week.

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