A person has died after a water incident in Mount Maunganui.
A police spokesman said the person was pulled from the water unresponsive at Pilot Bay and emergency services were notified just before 8.20am.
“Inquiries are ongoing, and a formal identification process is under way.”
Earlier, a SunLive reader said about 12 people were standing around a white sheet.
“Two ambulances, one fire truck and two police cars were present,” the reader said.
A Pilot Bay resident said they believed the person had been swimming.
The incident is believed to have occurred between Commons Ave and Leinster Ave.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they were notified of an incident near The Mall, Mount Maunganui about 8.18am.
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