Police divers have located the body of a 13-year-old boy from the Whakatane River close to the bridge where he was last seen.
Family have agreed for the name of the boy to be released. He is Lance Tikitere Fitzgerald.
The boy’s body will be taken to shore by the Coastguard boat where family will spend some time with him. Our thoughts are with his family at this very difficult time and we request that they are given some time and space to come to terms with this news.
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