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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    A search is continuing for a swimmer swept down the Waikato River yesterday afternoon

    A search is continuing for a swimmer swept down the Waikato River yesterday afternoon


    The man was seen struggling in the water near Graham Island, about 3.30.

    He's one of several people who got into trouble yesterday - with two drowning and three others being injured in separate water-related incidents.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Accident and Emergency News
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