A person is in critical condition after being pulled from the water near Muritai Road in Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, this Friday morning.
Emergency services responded to the incident around 9.25am, after receiving a report of someone in distress in the water. Police confirmed that the person was located and brought back to shore before being transported to hospital.
The circumstances surrounding how the person came to be in the water have not been disclosed, and authorities have not released further details about their identity or condition.
The area near Muritai Road, known for its scenic beachside stretch along Wellington’s harbour, was quiet at the time of the incident. Police are expected to conduct further inquiries as the investigation continues.
More updates will follow as new information becomes available.