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Police name swimmer missing at Karioitahi Beach

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NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Wed, 3 Jan 2024, 4:12pm
Westpac Rescue Helicopter and other emergency services on Karioitahi Beach searching for a missing swimmer.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter and other emergency services on Karioitahi Beach searching for a missing swimmer.

Police name swimmer missing at Karioitahi Beach

Author
NZ Herald,
Publish Date
Wed, 3 Jan 2024, 4:12pm

Police have released the name of an Auckland man who went missing after at a west Auckland beach yesterday afternoon. 

The man missing is 19-year-old Hiran Joseph. 

He went swimming with two others yesterday evening at Karioitahi Beach on the region’s southwest coast. 

Two made it back to shore, however, Joseph remains missing. 

A Police spokesperson said search efforts have been ongoing today with support from Police Land SAR and Surf Life Saving NZ. 

“We are continuing to provide support to his family through this incredibly difficult period of time.” 

Local iwi have also placed down a rāhui on recreational fishing and swimming from today until January 11. 

It extends from directly in front of the surf club at Karioitahi Beach north to Hamilton’s Gap. 

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