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Kaelah Marlow is the 19-year-old from Hamilton who was killed in a shark attack on WaihÄ «Beach.
The family of a teenager who was killed in a shark attack has thanked the Waihī Beach community for the “overwhelming support” they have received.
Kaelah Marlow, 19, died last Thursday in Bowentown Beach after being attacked in the water.
In a photo posted to a public social media community group, the simple wooden casket of the Hamilton teenager can be seen decorated with a heart-shaped wreath made of shells.
Messages from friends and family were written on the cover, with a small wooden butterfly also visible.
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His mother Michelle Marlow thanked the Bowentown and Waihī communities for their support of the position.
“Today we said goodbye to our beautiful girl. Once again, Rob, Georgia and I would like to thank the overwhelming support we have received from Bowentown and the Waihi community,” he posted.
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Eastern Regional Surf Salvage Manager Chaz Gibbons-Campbell speaks after a fatal shark attack in Bowentown, Waihī.
In a previous post, he thanked the community and Surf Life Saving for their support.
He also thanked the person or persons who had left the shell heart on the beach and said they had brought it to Marlow’s funeral.
Marlow is believed to be from Australia and moved with his family to New Zealand from Perth five years ago.
His funeral was on Wednesday and his death has been referred to the coroner.
