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19 Feb 2025 11:25
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  •   Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    Friends and family of a man who swam away from police during a chase have gathered near the Port Ohope wharf waiting for news of their missing loved one

    Friends and family of a man who swam away from police during a chase have gathered near the Port Ohope wharf waiting for news of their missing loved one


    Holidaymakers have been urged to keep away from the water and a rahui has been put in place while police and the dive squad continue their search.

    Police Eastern Bay of Plenty area commander Inspector Nicky Cooney says they responded to a family harm-related incident at Ohope Beach about 6 yesterday evening.

    The alleged offender - a 48-year-old Whakatane man - ran away and jumped into the harbour.

    Officer were unable to convince him to come ashore, but instead he began swimming away against the outgoing tide.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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