25 Dec 2019

One dead after snorkelling incident in Northland

4:24 pm on 25 December 2019

One person has died after a snorkelling incident at Kai Iwi Lakes near Omamari this afternoon.

Pier in Kai Iwi lakes, Northland.

Pier at Kai Iwi Lakes. (File image) Photo: 123RF

Police said the person was found unresponsive in the water about 3pm, and taken ashore but could not be revived.

The death has been referred to the Coroner.