New Zealand / Otago

Person dies after reportedly going overboard from boat near South Dunedin

15:14 pm on 17 April 2023

(File picture) Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

A person has been found dead after reportedly going overboard from a boat off the coast of South Dunedin.

Police said they received the report about 1.55pm.

The person was pulled from the water and medical attention was provided, but they died at the scene, police said.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.