Body of missing swimmer located - Waipu

Thursday, 26 December 2019, 10:31 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

December 25, 2019

The body of a missing swimmer has been located in Bream Bay, near Waipu.

Police were advised at 10.10am that a person had gotten into difficulty while swimming in the bay.

Police Search and Rescue, Coastguard, a rescue helicopter and Ruakaka Surf Club lifeguards took part in the search operation, however, the body of the swimmer was located around midday in the water.

A local Kaumatua will attend to bless the scene.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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