Shelly Beach rescue: Fisherman saves kayaker, helicopter sent to scene
29 Dec, 2020 12:19 AM
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A rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene. Photo / File
NZ Herald
A fisherman has saved a kayaker from the water off Shelly Beach after they fell overboard this morning.
An employee of The Jetty Cafe in Shelly Beach, northwest of Helensville, says the kayaker was a long way out when they capsized.
They were rescued by a fisherman who was in the area, the employee told the Herald.
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Emergency services were called just before midday and the patient is being assessed.
Shelly Beach. Photo / Google
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