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Friday, 17 February 2023 - 1:01pm |
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Name release, Gisborne

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Police can confirm the name of a man located deceased in floodwaters on his Te Karaka, Gisborne property on Tuesday, 14 February 2023.

He was 64-year-old John Robert Dudley Coates.

Police's thoughts and condolences are with his wh¨¡nau and friends.

His death is not considered suspicious and will be referred to the Coroner.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre