A man has drowned in the Riwaka River at the top of the South Island after he got in to difficulty while swimming.
Riwaka River at the top of the South Island. Photo: Google Maps
The police were called out about 5.40pm this evening. The man had been swimming at the north end of Riwaka Valley Road near Motueka in the Tasman region.
The death has been referred to the coroner.
