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Missing diver who failed to resurface found dead in Hicks Bay

December 24, 2022

A missing diver who failed to resurface has been found dead at Hicks Bay in Gisborne.

Police say they were called to the scene at around 7.25am to undertake a search.

The missing diver was located at 3pm; they were unresponsive and couldn't be revived.

The diver’s family is being notified, police say.

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