Man Drowns in Lake Wanaka & Paraglider Injured on Treble Cone

Police updates today from Central Otago include a man who got into difficulty in the water. Police can confirm that a man has died following an incident on the waterfront of Lake Wanaka.

Emergency services were call to Dungarvon St at 3.02pm.
He was given medical treatment at the scene but was then pronounced deceased.

A a paraglider sustained moderate back injuries after an incident on Treble Cone.

Emergency services were contacted at 1.20pm.

The Alpine Cliff Rescue team assisted the 44-year-old local man, who was then taken to Lakes District Hospital by helicopter.