A person has died following a water related incident at a South Island beach.

Emergency services were called to Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Rd just before midday Thursday following reports of a person unresponsive on Kaiteriteri Beach.

Police said despite the best efforts of first responders, the person died at the scene.

“Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.”

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