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Man dies on West Coast river

December 10, 2017
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A man has died at Landsborough River on Friday night after falling from a raft.

Police responded to the location, inland from Haast at 6pm.

The initial report was a raft with four people on board had overturned.

WorkSafe NZ has been advised and police will assist the Coroner with inquiries.

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