Person dies after 'water-related incident' near New Plymouth

Person dies after 'water-related incident' near New Plymouth
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A person has died in a "water-related incident" near New Plymouth.

According to police, the person had to be pulled from the water in a critical condition on Monday night at Oakura Beach.

Emergency services went to the location, but while "medical attention administered", the person died at the scene.