Tag: lake_wainamu

Swimmer's Name Released Following Lake Wainamu Tragedy

15 Dec 2025 3:44 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police have released the name of Shubham Kumar, 23, who died while swimming at Lake Wainamu. His body was recovered by the Police National Dive Squad, and the death has been referred to the Coroner.

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Body of Missing Swimmer Found at Lake Wainamu

9 Dec 2025 5:18 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

The Police National Dive Squad located the body of a missing swimmer at Lake Wainamu near Bethells Beach after an initial search began Monday night.

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