Ben Leahy is a reporter for the New Zealand HeraldA young boy has been rescued 100m out to sea in Auckland after earlier being reported missing from his home. Auckland's police helicopter and ground teams can be seen in a newly released video rushing to the southern suburb of Wattle Downs and quickly beginning the hunt for the boy. That included officers in the chopper helping direct colleagues on the ground towards members of the public who could be questioned about whether they may have seen the young boy or not. The helicopter team quickly redirect their camera to the water and moments later sight the boy. "Officer on the beach, straight ahead of you 100m out in the water," the helicopter team report over the radio.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 26, 2021 04:46 UTC