Man drowns near Whangamata

  • 26/12/2016
The man was kayaking when he got into trouble in the water (file)
The man was kayaking when he got into trouble in the water (file)

A 68-year-old man has drowned in the Coromandel on Monday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Donut Island off Whangamata at around 12:30pm.

The man was kayaking when he got into trouble in the water.

Police say they are supporting the family during this difficult time.

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