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Kane Watson, a 28-year-old father from New Zealand, tragically died after a sand dune collapsed on him while he was digging and playing with his children at Muriwai Beach near Auckland. The accident occurred on Saturday, August 23, when the dune suddenly gave way, burying Watson headfirst. He was trapped for about 15 minutes before bystanders and rescue crews freed him. Despite being rushed to Auckland City Hospital, he passed away the next day.
Watson, who was expecting a baby with his partner, is remembered as a devoted father and loving partner. A fundraising page described him as a man whose greatest joy was being with his children, including his three stepsons. “Family was always at the center of who he was,” wrote family friend Kristalle Tayler. His sister, Shaquille, called him her best friend.
Experts warn unstable dunes can be deadly, collapsing with the weight of an elephant and making rescue difficult. Watson’s sudden death has left his family shattered.
