Auckland man died after being swept away at Omaha Beach

Saturday 29 November 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 29 Nov 2025, 8:27am

In this story Erin Woolley

Younchang Ko, 67, died after being swept away by a surging tide while fishing at the Omaha Beach estuary in March 2024. The man, who was wearing a wetsuit but no lifejacket, reportedly called for help twice before disappearing. A coroner has issued warnings regarding fishing alone and the use of lifejackets.

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1. StuffSat 29 Nov 2025, 5:00am

   Fisher called twice for help before disappearing under the tide (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZSat 29 Nov 2025, 7:30am

   Man died after being swept away from his favourite fishing spot (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldSat 29 Nov 2025, 8:27am

   Man died after being swept away from his favourite fishing spot at Auckland’s Omaha Beach (opens in new tab)

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