Man, 24, drowns in Tarawera River after pursuit, emergency services at scene
Rotorua Daily Post
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Save A young man drowned in Kawerau this afternoon after he fled from police.
Police had a warrant to arrest the 24-year-old and around 1.30pm he was sighted in the Bay of Plenty town.
However, the man fled and ran toward the Tarawera River and jumped into the water but quickly
got into difficulty.
"Police pulled him out and conducted CPR, however, the man died at the scene," police said in a statement.