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'Determined to get answers': Man dies after Bay of Plenty forest incident

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Police were called to Rotoehu Forest, northeast of Rotorua, at around 10.15pm on July 31.

Police were called to Rotoehu Forest, northeast of Rotorua, at around 10.15pm on July 31. (Source: Getty)

A man who was found critically injured following an incident in a Bay of Plenty forest has died in hospital.

Police were called to Rotoehu Forest, northeast of Rotorua, at around 10.15pm on July 31.

Harry Burlace, 24, was found in a critical condition, and on Monday, police announced he had died from his injuries in Rotorua Hospital.

Detective Senior Sergeant Natalie Flowerdew-Brown said police's thought were with Burlace's family and friends.

"“We are continuing to piece together the events that lead to Harry being critically injured, and continue to make a number of enquiries as to what happened,” she said.

“We are determined to get answers for his family.”

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