Man pulled from downtown Auckland harbour, police Eagle helicopter kept watch

A man was plucked from the waters of Auckland harbour in an early-morning rescue.

Police were called to the scene where the man seen was in the water at Auckland’s Queen’s Wharf about 4.50am.

A police spokesperson said, “The police Eagle helicopter kept watch on the man, officers were able to throw the man a life ring and pull him to safety.

“He was taken to hospital in a moderate condition.”

The man was rescued from the harbour in downtown Auckland. Photo / Andrea Izzotti

Hato Hone St John said it responded with one ambulance, one rapid response unit and one manager.

Water Safety New Zealand has reported that 51 people have drowned so far this year, with 83% of those deaths being male.