A teenage girl has died after getting stuck in a rip while at an Auckland beach with a group of friends today.
Four teenagers were trapped in the rip at Karekare beach, West Auckland, this afternoon.
Three managed to make it back to shore before the fourth was rescued by lifeguards.
The teenage girl was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition, but died in hospital, police confirmed.
One of the other teenagers also required medical treatment after being rescued.
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Karekare beach is a popular spot near Piha, on the west coast, but has risks of rips and is patrolled by lifeguards during summer.
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