Missing Swiss tourist found

  • Updated
  • 15/03/2017
(New Zealand Police)
(New Zealand Police)

A Search and Rescue helicopter has found a Swiss tourist who was believed to have gone missing.

Gregoire Bornard, 24, went on a planned fishing trip at the Poulter River on March 7.

His car was left in a carpark near Mount White station and he was due to return two days later on March 9.

Police say he was located on Wednesday afternoon near Mt White.

They have spoken to him and confirmed he is safe and well, and he has been left to continue on his fishing trip.

Police have provided the man with advice about notifying someone of his plans before heading out and letting them know if his planned return date changes.

Newshu.