A body that was found at Muriwai Beach in Auckland has been confirmed to be that of a fisherman who went missing last week.
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Police say Lianpeng Liang, 43, went missing after falling into the water while fishing on 5 October near Kauwahaia Island.
His death will be referred to the coroner.
West Auckland beachgoers are being urged to keep safety front of mind, after a disastrous week with six major incidents.
A woman was flown to hospital in a serious condition after a group of swimmers got in trouble at Bethells Beach on Auckland's West Coast today.
A fisherman has died after falling into the water in west Auckland. Meanwhile, the search for another missing fisherman continues nearby.
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