Unknown Missing diver found - Leigh, New Zealand

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DandyDon

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If google gave me the right places, it looks like he traveled quite a distance...

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A diver who went missing at Leigh on Auckland’s northeast coast this afternoon has been found “cold and tired” but alive.A search was launched for the diver earlier today when he failed to return to shore at a specified time.“Specialist police teams, including Eagle, are currently making inquiries,” police said.
A witness told the Herald police were looking up and down roads and the Eagle helicopter could be heard circling in the area.


Police issued a statement at 7.25pm saying the diver had been found safe and well, “albeit a bit cold and tired”.

“The diver was found around 6.30pm near Goat Island carpark.

“We would like to thank specialist police teams, including Eagle, Deodar, and the local Coastguard Kawau rescue volunteers for their involvement.”

Leigh is about 92km north of Auckland City and 21km from Warkworth.
 

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