A series of serious incidents have occurred at beaches across the upper North Island this afternoon
A series of serious incidents have occurred at beaches across the upper North Island this afternoon
1 January 2020
Emergency services were called to Whangamata in the Coromandel about 3 o'clock.
There have been reports of one person dead, but police are yet to confirm.
Meanwhile, police say two people were stuck in a rip and drifting out to sea at Coopers Beach in the Far North about 2.45.
At one point it appeared three were stuck in the rip but all are now ashore and appear to be okay.
Earlier this afternoon a person was involved in a water incident near Pye Place in Hot Water Beach.
St John says a man sustained moderate injuries about 12.45 and was taken to Thames Hospital.
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