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River's Legacy: A Call for Pool Safety | Auckland News
A heartbreaking inquest in Auckland is unfolding as River Albert-Wihone’s family shares their devastating loss—his tragic drowning at just over a year old in 2023, and his death 12 days later in hospital. Three years on, his parents speak with raw grief about milestones missed and the void left behind, while his grandmother recalls his love for the All Blacks and beautiful curls. Central to the inquiry: a faulty pool gate that had been flagged by family but ignored. Now, they’re calling for stronger accountability from landlords and urgent pool safety reforms, hoping River’s story will…
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