Teenager helps in rescue as man drowns at Takapuna Beach

A teenage girl was praised for her bravery after rescuing an unconscious man from the water at Takapuna Beach in Auckland. Despite her efforts and those of others, the man later died. Emergency services were unable to resuscitate him, and a witness reported that the defibrillator on site malfunctioned, as the code provided did not work. The incident occurred around midday, drawing significant attention from the police and the community.

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