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A body has been found in the water at a North Auckland beach this morning.
The person, who is yet to be identified, was found dead in the water just before 7am by a member of the public at Arkles Bay near Whangaparāoa, 40km north of Auckland’s CBD.
“The personhas been recovered from the water and work is now under way to identify them and establish the circumstances of their death.”
Police wouldn’t comment on the identity of the body.
Police at Arkles Bay near Whangaparāoa in North Auckland after a body was found in the water at the beach this morning. Photo / Ben Francis
The 20-year-old’s mother, Shara-Lee Porter, spoke to the Herald on Thursday about her son, who she described as “absolutely gorgeous, a handsome young kid, great personality”.
“Myself, his dad, little brother, grandparents, everyone just wants our baby home.”
She declined to comment when contacted by the Herald this morning.
