New Zealand / Auckland Region

Teenager dies after being dragged to sea off west Auckland beach

15:11 pm on 19 May 2020

A teenager has died in hospital after bring stuck in a rip at an Auckland west coast beach today.

Karekare Beach Photo: 123rf.com

Four teenagers got into trouble after getting stuck in a rip shortly after midday at Karekare beach.

Three made it back to shore and lifeguards rescued the fourth from the water.

One was airlifted to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition but has since died.