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South Korean tourist drowned in Lake Wānaka after possible heart issue

The PressNZ HeraldWednesday 20 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Coroner Andrew Schirnack found that 21-year-old Jinwoo Park likely developed an abnormal heart rhythm while swimming in Lake Wānaka. Park was a fit former navy member who was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol. His body was recovered from the lake floor the day after he was found.

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First reported by The Press, Wed 20 Nov 2024, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    Sudden drowning death of South Korean tourist in Wānaka (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Coroner’s finding: Fit young Korean tourist Jinwoo Park drowned in Lake Wānaka after possibly developing sudden heart issue (opens in new tab)