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Napier: 5yr old swept out to sea

Tuesday, 29 January 2008, 2:22 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police Alert 13:00 29-01-2008 Eastern

Location of incident: Napier

Incident Type: 5yr old swept out to sea

A five year old male has died after being swept out to sea . The child was with his Mother taking photos behind Marineland on Napier foreshore when a wave swept the child out to sea . Attempts by a member of the public to rescue the boy were not successfull. The boys body was recovered

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