Police name Akitio beach drowning victim

  • 14/02/2016
Police name Akitio beach drowning victim

Police have named the diver who drowned yesterday at Akitio beach, on the east coast of the lower North Island.

Malcolm Bruce Cameron, 37, of Dannevirke died after he went missing just before 5pm while free-diving with a group of three.

Mr Cameron was found after a major search operation by police, a local rescue helicopter, a nearby boat club and rural fire service.

His death has been referred to the coroner.

Newshub.