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A man has died after being swept out to sea at Seadown, north of Timaru this afternoon.
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Emergency services were called to the beach at 4.30pm.
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Upon arrival, emergency services located a young child in the water. The child was brought to shore, where they were treated by Ambulance staff.
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Due to the treacherous conditions, a helicopter was required to search for the man who had been swept out to sea.?
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Tragically he was already deceased when he was located a short time later.?
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The matter will be referred to the Coroner.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?
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