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Update: Water Rescue, Opoutere
A search is ongoing for a swimmer missing at Opoutere Beach, north of Whangamatā.
Emergency services were alerted by individuals who saw a group of seven people signalling for help, about 11.25am today.
Six people have been pulled from the water. One is in a critical condition and four are in minor-to-moderate conditions.
Sadly, one person was unable to be revived.
A search is ongoing for the missing person, and will be assisted by a fixed-wing aircraft later this afternoon.
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