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Emergency services were called to Karioitahi Beach on Sunday evening after reports of a group of people in difficulty in the water.
Police told the Franklin Times they were alerted shortly after 7.30pm and responded alongside local surf lifeguards, St John Ambulance, and the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
“Last night, our Counties Energy SAR squad was called out again to reports of two people in trouble in the water. The crew responded immediately, and thankfully, the pair had managed to self-rescue before things worsened,” Surf Life Saving Kariotahi said.
“Lifeguards administered first aid at the scene to what ended up being three patients, established a landing zone for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, and supported ambulance staff until both patients were stable and able to leave the beach safely.
“We cannot stress enough how important it is to swim at lifeguarded beaches when the flags are up and lifeguards are on patrol.”
Volunteer patrols are on now until Easter from 11am till at least 4pm each weekend at Kariotahi Beach.
Auckland Westpac Rescue say its crew arrived to find all three people already out of the water.
“A helicopter was on standby but was not required for hospital transport, and the crew returned to base soon after.”
Three people received medical treatment at the scene. St John says one ambulance attended but no one required hospitalisation.
Police say no further action was required.
