25 Feb 2023

Person dies on kayaking trip on West Coast

10:27 pm on 25 February 2023

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A person died Saturday while kayaking near Jackson Bay/Okahu, in Haast, police said.

Emergency services were alerted about 2pm.

The individual was part of a group kayaking on the river, police said.

No other details were available.

Police will make enquiries on behalf of the Coroner.