A man has drowned after being swept away while fishing in Raglan overnight.
The 42-year-old was fishing off the pier at Raglan Harbour with a friend when he fell into the water and was swept away by a strong current.
His fishing partner jumped into the sea and tried to
rescue him, but by the time he reached the man he was unresponsive, police said.
Emergency services were called to the scene around 12.30am.
"It appears two men have gone down to Raglan Wharf about 11pm to go fishing and while casting off at the end of the pier one of the pair has fallen into the water and was swept away in a swift current," said Senior Sergeant Rupert Friend.
