Search underway for missing swimmer on Lake Wānaka

Police said emergency services were called to the scene at about 6.05 tonight. Photo / File

Emergency services are responding to reports of a swimmer who failed to surface on Lake Wanaka this evening.

A police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the scene at about 6.05 tonight.

The immediate area has been searched, they said, however, the swimmer has not been found.

The spokesperson also said the police national dive squad has been notified and is expected to attend tomorrow.

A Wānaka local told the Herald Fire and Emergency, police and an ambulance were at the lakefront on Ardmore St about 7.15pm.

“There may be a person unaccounted for in the water,” a police spokesperson said.

Officers could be seen speaking to bystanders.

Emergency services are responding to reports of someone missing in the water on Lake Wānaka this evening. Photo / Supplied

Two fire trucks could be seen attending the callout.

Fire and Emergency NZ was assisting an ambulance with a “medical incident” in Wānaka.

St John has been approached for comment.

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