Police is reminding people to take heed of weather warnings after a callout to Takapuna Beach early this morning.
A severe weather warning was still in place for the Auckland region at the time.
At 1.21am, Police responded to an emergency call that two swimmers were unaccounted for in the water.
Waitematā East Area Commander Inspector Mike Rickards says both swimmers were quickly located, but the situation could have resulted in tragedy.
"Several units were quickly dispatched to the beach and plans were being made should additional maritime resources need to be deployed," he says.
"Police arrived on scene, when the two swimmers were located."
Inspector Rickards says the pair had come back to shore without telling the person waiting on the beach.
"We established the group had been out drinking in Takapuna earlier in the night and some decided to go for a late night swim," Inspector Rickards says.
"Our staff spoke with the group about how this could have easily put themselves at risk, we're just relieved no one is unaccounted for.
"It's a reminder for people to use common sense, particularly around alcohol and swimming while weather warnings are in place."
