
Person dies at Bay of Plenty beach
The person had earlier been pulled unresponsive from the water.
The person had earlier been pulled unresponsive from the water.
Waikato road policing manager Jeff Penno said they are in the early stages of a scene examination into the fatal crash. Video / Natalie Akoorie
"I was just gutted. It's a pretty special time and it's not what we need right now."
Some families were forced to wade through waist-high water to safety.
'We were very afraid and freezing cold. There was no way of communicating with anyone.'
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"It's been a beautiful friendship and I am going to miss him a lot, we all are."
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"His mummy is just not around and she is the main caregiver for these kids."
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The child is believed to have suffered spinal injuries after slipping on rocks.
Rescue helicopter from Wellington has taken one person to Nelson Hospital.
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Police believe it is that of the 23-year-old man who failed to surface yesterday.
The turn-off to the swimming spot at Mosquito Point has been cordoned off.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
Witness claims "drunken" passengers were acting unsafely before the incident.
Police have cordoned off the scene while they investigate the man's death.
Police believe it is the 14-year-old, who failed to return to shore three days ago.
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Emergency services were called to the crash on Bank Street just after 6am.