Man found dead after snorkelling at Riversdale Beach in Wairarapa

2:27 pm on 1 December 2023
Riversdale Beach is 40 kilometres east of Masterton and known for its year-round surf.

The man had been snorkelling off the coast of Riversdale Beach (file picture). Photo: captain_andrey

A man has been found dead after snorkelling at Riversdale Beach in Wairarapa on Thursday.

Police said the man went snorkelling off the coast on Thursday afternoon and was reported missing that evening.

A search of the area was then conducted by Police Search and Rescue, Surf Life Saving, Wairarapa Helicopters, Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

The death would be referred to the coroner, police said.