As stated by Senior Sergeant Stephen McDaniel:
One person has died following a water-related incident in the Waimakariri River today.
The incident was reported to emergency services around 4.30pm.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, the person died at the scene.
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
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