Ambulance and Police were called to the south end of St Clair Beach in Dunedin around 4:30pm today to reports of a male in trouble in the water.

A search is underway for the male, assisted by surf lifesaving. A helicopter was involved in the search earlier but has since been stood down.

The search will continue until dark and will be reassessed in the morning.

ENDS

Issued by the Police Media Centre