The death of a woman at an east Auckland beach has been referred to the coroner.
As the Times recently reported, a woman aged in her 40s died at Maraetai Beach following a “water-related incident” on October 28.
Emergency services were notified at about 3.30pm. Attempts to resuscitate the woman were unsuccessful and she died at the scene on Maraetai Drive.
Involved in the incident were police as well as St John Ambulance paramedics, Fire and Emergency NZ and the Westpac rescue helicopter.
St John responded with one ambulance, one rapid response unit, the helicopter and a first-response unit.
Following the tragedy a person who says they were present at the time posted a description on social media of what happened.
The person says they did everything they could to pull her out of the sea and the currents “were coming so strong”.
“Such a tragic loss. Condolences to her husband and babies who witnessed this tragedy.
“May you rest in Love and Peace prayers are with the family.”
The Kaniva Tonga news website has reported the woman who drowned is Tongan and lived in Auckland. It’s understood she was married and had four children.
