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Coroner releases findings into fatal Lake Taupō jet ski incident

NZ HeraldStuffRNZWednesday 23 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Vincent Cornell-Cooke died on 19 January after giving his lifejacket to his brother during a jet ski incident on Lake Taupō. The coroner has released findings regarding the death of the 35-year-old father.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Wed 23 Jul 2025, 5:00pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 3 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Jetski tragedy: Vincent Cornell-Cooke died after giving lifejacket to brother, saying ‘I love you’ (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    The ultimate sacrifice: Brother drowned after giving up lifejacket to save his sibling (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Jet ski tragedy: Vincent Cornell-Cooke died after giving lifejacket to brother (opens in new tab)