A 12-year-old Alexandra boy who died on the West Coast on Wednesday is believed to have been overcome by gas while using an outdoor shower.
A police spokesperson has confirmed Jesse Samuel died in Haast on Wednesday.
According to Stuff reports, Jesse died while using a gas-heated outdoor shower at his family's bach there.
Emergency services were called at 5.35pm on Wednesday.
A source told Stuff Jesse had been using an outdoor shower, for which a gas bottle heated the water.
He was unconscious when his mother went to check on him - presumably having been overcome by the gas.
St John crews rushed to the scene but were unable to resuscitate him.
Constable Paul Gurney, of Haast, told Stuff Jesse's death was a "tragedy for the family" as well as the town.
"It's not good when someone dies, especially when it's a 12-year-old. Haast St John did a sterling job to try and revive him but to no avail."
The death has been referred to the Coroner.
