A woman has drowned after being caught in a strong rip in southern Hawke's Bay today.
Police were called to reports of a woman and child being carried out to sea at Blackhead Beach, 81km south of Hastings, about 12.30pm, Senior Sergeant Marty Edghill said.
The pair were rescued by
Blackhead Beach. Photo / Hawkes Bay Today
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