A swimmer died while in the water in Bream Bay, near Waipū today.
A swimmer died while in the water in Bream Bay, near Waipū today.
A swimmer has died in a Christmas Day tragedy in Northland.
Police said the body of a missing swimmer has been located in Bream Bay, near Waipū.
Police were advised at 10.10am today that a person had gotten into difficulty while swimming in the bay.Police Search and Rescue, Coastguard, arescue helicopter and Ruakākā Surf Club lifeguards took part in the search operation.
However, police said, the body of the swimmer was located around midday in the water.
A local Kaumatua blessed the scene.The death will be referred to the Coroner.
