Person dies after water incident, Dunedin

One person has been located deceased following a water-related incident, approximately 18km off the coast of South Dunedin.

Around 1.55pm, Police received a report that a person had gone overboard from a boat.

The person was pulled from the water and medical attention was provided, however they sadly died at the scene.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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