Unconscious swimmer dies after emergency at Whakamoenga Pt, Taupō

Bay of Plenty Times

6 Apr, 2026 10:01 PMQuick Read

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Police were called on Sunday afternoon. Photo / NZME

A person has died after being pulled from the water in Taupō.

Emergency services were called to Whakamoenga Pt, Acacia Bay, about 3.20pm on Sunday after a person was pulled from the water unconscious.

“Despite best efforts by those at the scene, the person died,” police said.

The death has
been referred to the coroner.