Rescue helicopter responding to person ‘in trouble in the water’ in Aramoana

A person has died after running into trouble in the water by a small seaside village near Dunedin.

Emergency services including a rescue helicopter were called to the incident near Pari St, by the beach in Aramoana about 2.30pm on Saturday.

A police spokeswoman said it appeared there was “someone in trouble in the water”.

The man was brought from the water and given medical attention but “unfortunately was not able to be revived”, she said.

“The death will be referred to the Coroner.”