But Keith Klein, a "selfless" father and grandfather, didn't survive the swim to Pokohino Beach. Keith's sweetheart of 52 years spent a "courageous night" alone in the bush near the beach until she was found by trampers the next day, son Warren Klein told Stuff. Keith, a retired mechanic, was best described as selfless, Warren said. He was also a safety officer at the Whangamata Volunteer Coastguard. Keith loved the sea and his funeral service would be held at the Whangamata Volunteer Coastguard on Saturday.

Source: Stuff November 13, 2019 05:34 UTC