Police is releasing the name of a swimmer who died at Lake Wainamu last week.
Shubham Kumar, 23, had gone swimming with friends on the evening of 8 December 2025.
The Police National Dive Squad recovered Shubham's body on 9 December.
Police extend our condolences to his friends and family for their loss.
Shubham's death has been referred to the Coroner.
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