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Water safety: Four water deaths in as many days sparks major concern from Bay harbourmaster
7 Jan, 2021 11:00 PM
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Aerial view of Lake Rotokawau near Rotorua, where a young girl drowned. Photo / File
Four water deaths in as many days in the wider Bay of Plenty area have prompted major concern from the region s harbourmaster team.
On January 2, a man s body was found at Otara River, near the end of Ford St in Ōpotiki. Police said although inquiries were still ongoing, the man died following a jetski incident on the river.
On January 4, a girl believed to have been 4 years old drowned in Lake Rotokawau near Rotorua.
Bay-of-plentyNew-zealandArapuniNew-zealand-generalOtara-riverNorth-islandRotoruaLake-rotokawauDaniel-rapsonReece-nahana-john-thomasSheridan-bruceAlan-gibsonHorror start to New Year: Six people drown in first six days of 2021
6 Jan, 2021 07:20 PM
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Water safety advocates are appealing for swimmers to make good decisions around water after six deaths in the first six days of 2021. Photo / Kenny Rodger
NZ Herald
Six people have lost their lives in water tragedies since January 1.
Four of the latest deaths happened in a horror 50 hours with swimmers dying in lakes across the North Island.
The devastating start has water safety advocates sounding a warning that the high number of people enjoying the warmer water could lead to more dramas along our coastlines, as Kiwis flock to beaches and rivers for respite.
North-islandNew-zealand-generalNew-zealandOtara-riverLake-rotokawauWaikato-riverKarioitahiArapuniRotoruaPuketiBay-of-plentyReece-nahana-john-thomas He said empty beaches are sometimes empty because of dangerous swimming conditions. It s about getting that local knowledge as well when you re travelling around on holiday this summer going to different places, when you might not necessarily be familiar with the conditions, it s really important that people read signage and get that local knowledge [so] they know what the risks are. Christie said swimmers should watch for rips, be wary of unpatrolled coastlines and check the forecast. He said swimmers should know their limits, be aware of the dangers, and keep track of the other people they are swimming with.
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