Karioitahi Beach drowning: 26-year-old man named as Ali Hayder Hadi

An Auckland Rescue Helicopter crew was called to Kariotahi Beach after reports of two people in the water. Photo / Steven Brown

Police have named the 26-year-old man who died after being caught in a rip at Karioitahi Beach.

The young man from Te Atatū Peninsula was Ali Hayder Hadi.

Police said Hadi had been at the beach last Monday with his brother and two friends when they got into difficulty.

His brother was able to get back to safety on the beach.

“Sadly, Ali could not be revived despite assistance being provided by first responders,” police said.

Police said his death has been referred to the coroner.

Last week, Surf Life Saving New Zealand said two swimmers were caught in a rip near the Kariaotahi Surf Lifesaving Club at 7.16pm.

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