Atttribute to Senior Sergeant Steve Dickson, Northland Police:
Northland Police are investigating a sudden death near Ruawai this morning, following the discovery of a 65 year old
man’s body in the Ruawai river after a boating incident.
The death has been reported to the Coroner.
Police are not in a position to release the name until family have been advised.
A post mortem examination will be held, to assist the Coroner in determining the cause of death.
ENDS