New Zealand / Auckland Region

Body found at Muriwai Beach confirmed to be missing fisherman

14:27 pm on 13 October 2020

A body that was found at Muriwai Beach in Auckland has been confirmed to be that of a fisherman who went missing last week.

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Police say Lianpeng Liang, 43, went missing after falling into the water while fishing on 5 October near Kauwahaia Island.

His death will be referred to the coroner.