Search continues for tramper
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Posted 11 May, 2025
Search efforts in Milford Sound for a missing tramper are continuing today.
British man Eli Sweeting failed to return from a day trip to climb Mitre Peak last Sunday, 4 May.
"While the tramper has not yet been located, Police remain positive as the search remains ongoing," a police spokesperson says.
A Land Search and Rescue team stayed near Mitre Peak overnight to continue the search early this morning.
Approximately 40 staff and volunteers are taking part in the search today.
"Police would like to thank the volunteers and organisations working alongside Police in the search for the missing tramper."
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