Man found dead on Maketū Beach shoreline

Saturday 8 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 8 Feb 2025, 5:35pm

A man was found unresponsive at the northern end of Maketū Beach in the Bay of Plenty on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services were alerted just after 4pm, but the man could not be revived. His death will be referred to the coroner.

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1. NZ HeraldSat 8 Feb 2025, 5:24pm

   Maketū Beach, Bay of Plenty tragedy: Person washes up dead on the shoreline (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSat 8 Feb 2025, 5:35pm

   Man dies at Bay of Plenty beach (opens in new tab)