Man Dies Following Water-related Incident Near Whakatāne Heads

Monday, 31 January 2022, 9:47 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Police can confirm that a man has died in a water-related incident near Whakatāne Heads.

Emergency services were alerted to the incident at 6.16 pm yesterday evening.

Unfortunately, the man died at the scene.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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