Person being treated for hypothermia after kayaks flip under Auckland Harbour Bridge

August 22, 2020

Passing boaties assisted the two kayakers, who were taken to land.

One person is receiving treatment for hypothermia after a pair of kayaks flipped under the Auckland Harbour Bridge this afternoon.

Two people were rescued by passing boaties, who took them to land, a police spokesperson told 1 NEWS.

One person has since been transported to hospital in a moderate condition, where they are receiving treatment for hypothermia.

People are allowed to take part in local, "low-risk" exercise and recreation under Alert Level 3, according to the Covid-19 website.  

People taking part in water acitivities - including kayaking and surfing - have been advised to stay within 200 metres from shore. 

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