The swimmer got into difficulty at Lake Wainamu at Bethells Beach. Photo: RNZ
Police say the body of a swimmer missing at Lake Wainamu on Auckland's west coast has been found.
The 23-year-old man was in waist-deep water with three friends at the lake at Bethells Beach on Monday when he got into difficulty.
Police said he had taken a few steps before falling into a hole, and did not resurface.
The Police National Dive Squad searched the lake, helped by lifeguards from the Bethells Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.
The man's death will be referred to the coroner.
Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.