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HomeNew Zealand NewsIncidents on the waterPolice investigation underway after Taupō boat fire prompts rescue mission
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Incidents on the water

Police investigation underway after Taupō boat fire prompts rescue mission

Written by RNZ

A boatie has been rescued from Lake Taupō after their vessel caught fire.

A callout came just after 6pm on Sunday to Whangamatā Bay at the northern end of the lake by Kinloch.

Police said a search and rescue operation got underway, and the person was rescued just before 8pm.

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The person was taken to hospital.

Hone Hato St John said their airdesk got a call from police at 6.49pm.

Rescue helicopter company Greenlea said it had a chopper over the water just before 8pm.

Police said they were investigating the fire on the boat.

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