Search continues for missing swimmer at Lake Wainamu

Tuesday 9 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 9 Dec 2025, 11:37am

Police are searching for a 23-year-old man who went missing at Lake Wainamu near Bethells Beach on Monday evening. The man reportedly fell into a hole while swimming in waist-deep water with friends. A police dive squad has been called in to assist with ongoing search efforts.

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1. StuffTue 9 Dec 2025, 10:35am

   Search intensifies for missing swimmer near Bethells Beach (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 9 Dec 2025, 10:41am

   Police divers called in after swimmer goes missing in Auckland lake (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 9 Dec 2025, 11:24am

   Dive squad joins search for swimmer missing near Bethells Beach (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 9 Dec 2025, 11:37am

   Swimmer missing near Bethells Beach, police dive squad called in to search Lake Wainamu (opens in new tab)