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Seven rescued from Waikato River after men lost buoyancy without life jackets; emergency response prevented tragedy.
Seven people were rescued from New Zealand’s Waikato River after four men lost buoyancy while floating downstream without life jackets, prompting panic and cries for help.
Bystanders jumped in to assist, but all seven were in distress near a tree when police, Coastguard, and harbourmaster responded with a jetboat and jetski by 8 p.m. Senior Constable Barry Shepherd praised the emergency response, warning against risky rescue attempts and urging the public to call 111 in water emergencies.
The incident underscores the dangers of river floats without proper safety gear.
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Siete rescatados del río Waikato después de que los hombres perdieran flotabilidad sin chalecos salvavidas; la respuesta de emergencia evitó la tragedia.