Man dies after car plunges into Ōamaru Harbour
A 69-year-old Ōamaru man died after his vehicle entered the water at Holmes Wharf on Tuesday.
A vehicle went into Ōamaru Harbour at Holmes Wharf, resulting in the death of a 69-year-old local man. The body was recovered with assistance from local divers and emergency crews. The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene, and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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RNZ
Body found after car plunged into Ōamaru Harbour
Local divers helped find the body of the 69-year-old local man.
Stuff
Man dies after car plunges into Ōamaru Harbour
A 69-year-old Ōamaru man has died after a vehicle entered the water at Holmes Wharf. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
1News
Man dies after car goes off wharf into Ōamaru Harbour
Police were called to Holmes Wharf after reports a vehicle had gone into the harbour.
NZ Herald
Man, 69, dies after car enters Oamaru harbour
The Serious Crash Unit is examining the scene at Holmes Wharf, Ōamaru.
Otago Daily Times
Former North Otago rugby player dies in wharf tragedy
Stuff
Man who died after car plunged into Otago harbour identified
The man who died after a car plunged into a harbour in Otago has been identified as 69-year-old Samisoni Talanoa.
RNZ
Ōamaru man named after car plunged into harbour, police appeal for information
The 69-year-old's car went into the harbour on Tuesday.
NZ Herald
Ōamaru man who died after car plunged into harbour named
Talanoa’s body was found with help from local divers and emergency crews.