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      Home > News > Accident and Emergency

    The Police Dive Squad has recovered the body of a jetskier who'd been missing in Lake Taupo

    The Police Dive Squad has recovered the body of a jetskier who'd been missing in Lake Taupo


    Emergency services were called to Acacia Bay about 12.30 yesterday afternoon.

    One person made it to shore with the help of Police and Coastguard - but a second person was last seen struggling in the water.

    A rahui will remain in place in the Nukuhau / Acacia Bay area of the lake for the next few days.

    Their death has been referred to the Coroner.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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