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Large yacht stranded on sand at Christchurch beach, one person injured

September 13, 2018

The man was transported to hospital last night following the incident.

A yacht stranded on the sand at New Brighton beach has proved a popular sight for people in Christchurch today.

Police were notified shortly after 6.30pm yesterday that the 10-metre yacht had tipped over in the shallows.

A man who on board the yacht made it safely to shore, but was taken to hospital to be checked over.

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