Rescuers were unable to save a person who has drowned at Te Henga Beach in Auckland this afternoon.
Te Henga beach, on Auckland's west coast. Photo: RNZ / Nick Monro
Police were notified of someone in trouble in the water just after 3.30pm, a spokesperson said in a statement.
The Eagle helicopter and surf lifesavers were scrambled, and rescuers managed to find the person in the water.
However, police said despite CPR attempts on shore the person died.
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