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A Waimate local has died at the Canterbury town’s rodeo on Saturday of a suspected medical event.
The Herald understands the death at the Waimate A&P showgrounds was outside of the rodeo area and not linked to the day’s action.
Police and ambulance were called to the showgroundsabout 4.50pm. They are treating the death as a sudden medical event.
It is understood the deceased is a well known Waimate local.
A woman rounds a barrel during the open barrel race at the Waimate rodeo in 2015. Photo / Hamish MacLean
