Search launched for diver missing from Lowry Bay in Wellington
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RNZ / Angus Dreaver
A search is on for a diver missing in Lowry Bay in Wellington.
Police said in a statement they were called to the Lower Hutt beach about 11am, after the diver failed to surface when they were due to.
The Police National Dive Squad has been called out and will carry out a search of the area shortly.
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