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Police investigate unexplained death near Waiotapu

Unexplained death reported near Waiotapu, south of Rotorua

Police are responding to a sudden death near Waiotapu Loop Road, Waiotapu, near the Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland, south of Rotorua.

Emergency services were alerted to an incident about 6.15am where one person had been pulled from the water unresponsive.

Enquiries are now underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, which is being treated as unexplained.

A scene examination will take place this morning. One person is currently assisting with enquiries.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

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