Man dies after water incident at Ocean Beach, Tairua

A tourist from the United Kingdom died at Ocean Beach in Tairua yesterday. 
 
Andrew Massey, aged 68, from Kent, had been swimming with family members when he got into trouble in the water shortly before 6pm. 
 
Mr Massey was brought to shore and CPR was attempted but sadly he was unable to be resuscitated. 
 
Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. 
 
Mr Massey’s death will be referred to the Coroner.  
 
ENDS  
 
Issued by Police Media Centre.