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Person drowns near Muriwai beach

Author
Newstalk ZB staff,
Publish Date
Fri, 1 Dec 2017, 5:29PM
An Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the scene (Photo / supplied)
An Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to the scene (Photo / supplied)

Person drowns near Muriwai beach

Author
Newstalk ZB staff,
Publish Date
Fri, 1 Dec 2017, 5:29PM

A person has drowned near Muriwai beach, west of Auckland.

Police received reports a person was in trouble in the waters at Maori Bay about 3.30pm on Friday.

They were found dead in the water when emergency services arrived, a police spokeswoman said.

An Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter was also called to the scene, a spokesman said.

Police remain at the scene talking to witnesses.

Maori Bay (Photo / Google Maps)

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