Missing diver located deceased, Hicks Bay

Emergency services were called to Hicks Bay this morning after a diver failed to surface.

Police were called at about 7.25am and worked with partners to undertake a search.

Tragically the diver was located unresponsive at about 3pm and could not be revived.

/NZ Police Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.