Police officer rescues two hypothermic teenagers off Browns Bay Beach

StuffNZ HeraldThursday 22 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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A police officer swam to a pontoon to rescue two teenage boys stranded off Auckland's North Shore on Tuesday. The teenagers were suffering from hypothermia after being in the water for some time. The rescue occurred after members of the public heard the boys calling for help.

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First reported by Stuff, Thu 22 Oct, 9:28am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 29 minutes
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    Hypothermic teenagers rescued after becoming stranded off Auckland beach (opens in new tab)

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    Browns Bay Beach rescue: Police save two hypothermic boys stranded on pontoon (opens in new tab)