One person dead in incident at Waimakariri River

One person has died following a water-related incident in the Waimakariri River today.

The incident was reported to emergency services at about 4.30pm, Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel said in a statement this evening.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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