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Coromandel search operation: Person found dead in search for overdue mountain biker

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A person has been found dead following a search and rescue operation in the Whangamatā area.

Police search and rescue personnel and volunteers were searching through the early hours of this morning after receiving a report of an overdue mountain biker at around 1.30am, police said in a statement this afternoon.

“Police will conduct inquiries on behalf of the Coroner, who will release their finding in due course.”

A police Eagle helicopter was involved in the search.


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