Monday, 10 October 2016 - 2:31pm |
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Name release of kayaker at Waitaki River

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Otago Coastal Police are now able to release the name of the kayaker who drowned in Waitaki River yesterday.

32-year-old Marshall Robert Smith, a local from Waimate District, died after getting into trouble while kayaking late Sunday afternoon.

Police’s thoughts are with the family and wider community at this tragic time.

ENDS