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Double water tragedy: Two dead in separate Auckland water incidents

Author
Nazahryth Bernard,
Publish Date
Sun, 23 Feb 2025, 9:25am
Two people have died in water incidents in Auckland today. Photo / File
Two people have died in water incidents in Auckland today. Photo / File

Double water tragedy: Two dead in separate Auckland water incidents

Author
Nazahryth Bernard,
Publish Date
Sun, 23 Feb 2025, 9:25am

Two people have died in water-related incidents in Auckland yesterday.

Police said that a woman was pulled from the water near Balmain Reserve in Devonport around 2.50pm.

Despite medical assistance from paramedics and others, the woman died at the scene. The matter has been referred to the coroner.

“Our deepest condolences to the woman’s family for their loss,” a police spokesperson said.

Police also responded to emergency calls yesterday around 3.20pm after a man became unresponsive while on a boat near Ōkura.

“The man was brought to shore and met by emergency services but despite efforts from medical staff, the man passed away,” police said.

The incident was confirmed to be a medical event.

Hato Hone St John said they sent an ambulance, a rapid response unit and a manager to both scenes.

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