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Person dead following water-related incident near Whangārei

June 14, 2019

A person has died after a water-related incident today at Sandy Bay near Whangārei.

Police say emergency services were called to the area just after 4.30pm.

A St John Ambulance spokesperson told 1 NEWS three units were dispatched, but no transport was required.

The death has been referred to the coroner.

 

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