Thursday, July 9, 2026

Death following water-related incident in Pilot Bay

Police can confirm one person has died following a water incident at Pilot Bay Beach, Mt. Maunganui yesterday morning.

Emergency services were notified just before 8:20am after a person was pulled from the water unresponsive.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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Source:NZ Police

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