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Body recovered in Kaipara Harbour thought to be missing Piha swimmer

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      A body found in the Kaipara Harbour yesterday afternoon is thought to be that of the swimmer who went missing from West Auckland’s Piha beach last week.

      “While formal identification procedures are yet to be completed, it is thought that the body is the swimmer reported missing from Piha on Sunday, February 11,” a police spokesperson said.

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      “Police have made contact with the family of the missing person and are providing support.”

      Police and other search and rescue teams got a report a man was missing after he got into difficulty in the water at the West Coast beach about 5.20pm on Sunday last week.

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      In total, 20 surf lifeguards were involved in the search, equipped with two inflatable rescue boats (IRBs) and one rescue watercraft (RWC) on the water.

      “Despite their quick response, the water search was suspended at 6:40pm and shoreline searches were halted at 8pm, with no sign of the missing man,” Northern Region general manager Zac Franich said.

      “Our thoughts are with the man’s whānau and friends

      “Every incident weighs heavily on our Surf Life Saving community and the volunteer surf lifeguards who always respond so bravely.”

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      Police said the man was 37 years old.

      Authorities searched the Piha waters for multiple days. Photo / Alex Burton
      Authorities searched the Piha waters for multiple days. Photo / Alex Burton

      Surf Life Saving Northern Region support officer Ollie Irwin told the Herald his lifeguards swept the shoreline in the immediate area while police, Coastguard, Land Search and Rescue (LandSar) other Surf Life Saving clubs searched by sea and air.

      “Conditions were heavy and unforgiving out there,” Irwin said.

      “We will always ask people to swim between the flags, know your limits, swim within your capabilities, and if in doubt, stay out.

      “You have got to be sensible about and around the water. The West Coast is pretty unforgiving.

      “And please — don’t swim alone.”

      He said Surf Life Saving was not in a position to share any details about the missing man.

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