Christchurch teenager dies after swimming at Southshore Beach

StuffThe PressNZ HeraldTuesday 28 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Nineteen-year-old Cale Wills died after being reported missing while swimming at Southshore Beach last Thursday. His body was discovered by a member of the public the following day. The Hagley College student, who was preparing to start university, was remembered as a much-loved member of his school community during his tangi.

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First reported by Stuff, Tue 28 Jan 2025, 10:23am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
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