Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Sudden Death Investigation - Lower Hutt
4 February 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sudden Death Investigation - Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt Police are investigating the Sudden Death of a 22-year-old male that occurred during last evening, Sunday 3 February 2008.
The
deceased had attended an outing which cul
minated in the
group deciding to go swimming in the Hutt River.
"Upon arriving at the river, the deceased was found to be in a dazed state in the back of the vehicle" states Detective Senior Sergeant Ross LEVY, the Officer in Charge of the Lower Hutt CIB.
"He was transported to Hutt Hospital by family members after they became concerned at his condition. He was pronounced dead upon his arrival at Hutt Hospital.
"At this stage the death is being treated as unexplained." states Mr Levy.
The Coroner has been advised and a Post Mortem to determine the cause of death should be completed today.
Police are continuing to speak with a number of the deceased's family and friends, all of whom are fully cooperating.
ENDS
Gordon Campbell: On When Racism Comes Disguised As Anti-racism
Brendon McMahon - Local Democracy Reporter: West Coast Swim Spot Testing Clear Of E-coli
Green Party: Government Throws Coal On The Climate Crisis Fire
Labour Party: Public Transport Costs To Double As National Looks At Unaffordable Roading Project Instead
The Treasury: New Paper On A Framework For Assessing The Economic And Fiscal Impacts Of Climate Change
Government: Pet Bonds A Win/Win For Renters And Landlords
Government: New Zealand Condemns Iranian Strikes
