Bay drowning victim named

Police have released the name of a man who drowned in a Bay of Plenty motel's swimming pool.

Samir Poorekhorsandi, 40, died while swimming in a pool at the Regal Palms Resort on Fenton Street about 9.30am on Monday.


Police are investigating the drowning of a man in Rotorua.

An ambulance had been called to the scene after the 40-year-old had been found unresponsive.

'The man's death has been referred to the Coroner,” says a statement from police.

'Police offer their sympathies to the friends and family of Mr Poorekhorsandi at this sad time.”

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