Full description: At approximately 8:15 this
morning Police were called to a suspected drowning at the
base of the Waimangaroa River, Westport.
A female in her
forties was discovered by other White baiters who attempted
to revive her, medical staff arrived and attended to the
female but were unsuccessful.
Police are still trying to
establish the exact cause of death.
The deceased's
details will be released once next of kin have been
notified.
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