Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playNaked, with two lifejackets pinned under each arm, Iripa Iripa crawled up Muriwai Beach. Iripa was thrown into the ocean with 10 other men when Francie capsized in rough seas on Saturday afternoon. Related Content Kaipara Harbour tragedy: Birthday party swapped for mourning Kaipara Harbour search resumes for last victim following boat capsizing Video Watch: Rescuers tell of survivors desperate struggle"We thought he was a mannequin," Knight said. His uncle Bob Numanga said Iripa was unable to fit the lifejackets - but clung to them to float to shore. - Additional reporting Morgan TaitREAD MORE• Kaipara boat tragedy: Two more victims identified• Skipper 'happy-go-lucky chap'• Kaipara Harbour fishing boat tragedy: Seven dead, one missing from Francie charter vessel• Kaipara fishing charter tragedy: Skipper Bill McNatty among the seven dead• Pacific Peoples' Minister Sam Lotu-Iiga offers condolences to Kaipara Harbour tragedy victims' families• Kaipara Harbour tragedy: Volunteer lifeguards battled monster 7m waves• Not everyone wearing lifejackets during 'scary' bar crossing• Kaipara Harbour tragedy: Searchers battling choppy water and 2m swells- NZ Herald

Source: New Zealand Herald November 27, 2016 15:56 UTC