19 Jan 2019

Man dies while swimming at Mangawhai Heads

2:03 pm on 19 January 2019

A man has died at Mangawhai Heads in Northland.

Sentinel Rock, Mangawhai Heads.

Mangawhai Heads. Photo: 123RF

Police said they were called at about 11.30am, after members of the public found the man on the beach.

Police said the man had been out swimming and attempts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

The death will be referred to the coroner.