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Fisherman dragged to safety after caught in rogue waves

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John Schofield, who's in his 70s, was dragged to safety on Friday after he was caught in rogue waves while fishing near the mouth of the Otaki River on the Kapiti Coast. A kite surfer spotted him in trouble and hauled him in to shore, waving out to a nearby fisher for help. John's family has been in touch with Checkpoint, and said he wants to acknowledge the help of a lady fisherman, a kite surfer, Otaki police and the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter who came to his rescue. Fisher Janelle Adams spoke to Lisa Owen.
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John Schofield, who's in his 70s, was dragged to safety on Friday after he was caught in rogue waves while fishing near the mouth of the Otaki River on the Kapiti Coast. A kite surfer spotted him in trouble and hauled him in to shore, waving out to a nearby fisher for help. John's family has been in touch with Checkpoint, and said he wants to acknowledge the help of a lady fisherman, a kite surfer, Otaki police and the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter who came to his rescue. Fisher Janelle Adams spoke to Lisa Owen.
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