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Bystander Rescued After Getting Into Trouble Watching Whiritoa Blowhole Rescue

13 Nov 2025 2:13 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A bystander taking photos of a rescue at Whiritoa blowhole was washed into the sea, requiring emergency services to divert their efforts. All three people were successfully airlifted to safety.

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