West Auckland beach: Police execute search warrant, fisherman rescued off rocks by chopper

A 60-year-old fisherman has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being rescued by a helicopter at a remote West Auckland beach.

And in the same area, police have searched a property.

An Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust spokesperson said the crew was sent to Anawhata Rd where the man was winched to safety from White Beach after he had fallen several metres on the rocks while fishing.

A police spokesperson said there was no risk to the public in relation to a search warrant they carried out at an Anawhata Rd property.

“We’re not in a position to comment further while it is ongoing.”

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