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One person allegedly drowned on Piha Beach in West Auckland.
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A police spokesman said the incident was reported to police shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
“Medical assistance was provided at the scene, but sadly the person died,” the spokesman said.
Lincoln Davies, a spokesman for the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust, confirmed that the Westpac 1 helicopter had been dispatched to the scene, but had no further information.
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The death of the person will be referred to the forensic doctor.
A Piha Surf Academy worker said there were no lessons on Tuesday because of huge swell.
“We decided it wasn’t safe, so we didn’t go out today,” he said.
