A 21-year-old Indian-origin engineering student has died after being pulled unconscious from New Zealand’s Lake Taupo while on an Easter holiday trip with friends, according to a family friend.Emergency services were called to Whakamoenga Point in Acacia Bay at around 3.20pm on Sunday, April 5, after the young man was pulled from the water. Police confirmed that despite the efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene.A police spokesman said: “One person died after being pulled unconscious from the water at Lake Taupo. Police were called to Wakamuenga Point in Acacia Bay at around 3.20pm after a person was pulled from the water.” They added: “Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, the person died at the scene.”The death was referred to the coroner as part of standard procedure.Family friends told The Indian Weekender that the student, called Shaurya, was originally from Mumbai and had traveled to Taupo with friends for the Easter holidays. His family is said to be devastated by his death and are now seeking help to speed up his repatriation.
According to those close to the family, Shaurya entered the lake during the picnic but began struggling in the water. His friends were unable to revive him after he was taken out.Shaurya was an engineering student at the University of Auckland. Those who knew him described him as passionate about his studies and his time in New Zealand.
