Tuesday, 19 November 2024 - 4:01pm |
Wellington

Fatal incident, Chatham Island

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A man has died in hospital on Chatham Island after being attacked by a shark.

Emergency services were called around midday, following reports the man - who had been diving off a boat - had been critically injured.

He was rushed to Chatham Island Hospital, but has since died.

Police¡¯s thoughts are with his family.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

ENDS

Issued by the Police Media Centre