Thread: Shots fired at surfers off Taharoa coast

Shots fired at surfers off Taharoa coast

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PHILLIPA YALDEN
Last updated 13:27, August 20 2018

Shots were fired at surfers in the waters off the west coast by someone police believe took exception to using "their waters".

Two friends and one of their sons were out surfing off the Taharoa coast, south of Kāwhia, last Thursday when they were shot at.

One of the bullets hit the water about two metres away from the high school student.

Waikato police Senior Sergeant Mike Henwood confirmed the incident, saying the group had taken jetskis out to go surfing off Te Māika point last Thursday morning.

They were on their boards when they reported being shot at from shore, he said.

Terrified, the group left the area.

Kawhia police Constable John Maoate believes someone has taken exception to "strangers" using "their" water, he said in a Waikato police post.

The shots allegedly come from the bush and was possibly from someone out hunting.

Maoate is now looking for help in the case. Anyone with information can call Kawhia police on 07 871 0827.

Information can also be left anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.