Child drowns at Torpedo Bay, Devonport
Saturday, 11 November 2017, 7:45 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
"Child drowns at Torpedo Bay, Devonport"
Statement
attributable to Inspector Jason Greenhalgh
A child has
drowned in Devonport this afternoon after falling from a
wharf in Torpedo Bay.
Emergency services were called to
the incident shortly after 3.15pm.
The five-year-old boy
was rescued by Coastguard shortly after falling into the
water.
Medical treatment was provided immediately however
this was unsuccessful.
Two people went into the water to
try and rescue the young boy.
One person received medical
treatment at the scene but has not been taken to hospital,
the second person did not require any medical
treatment.
Police offer their sympathies to the friends
and family of the young boy at this tragic time.
Police
will refer to death to the
Coroner.
ENDS
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