9 Oct 2016

Kayaker drowns in Waitaki River

9:06 pm on 9 October 2016

A man has died after getting into trouble while kayaking on the Waitaki River, near Kurow.

The man drowned in the Waitaki River near Kurow.

The man drowned in the Waitaki River near Kurow. Photo: Google Maps

Police said a rescue operation was launched when they were alerted an incident at 4.50pm today, but the man was found drowned in the river a short time later.

Police said support was being offered to the man's family.