Toddler rescued from Mission Bay fountain in serious condition

The toddler is in a serious condition after being rescued from Mission Bay's fountain. Photo / Dean Purcell

A toddler has been rushed to Starship Hospital after being rescued from the fountain at Auckland's Mission Bay beach.

St John received a call for assistance at Mission Bay, east of Auckland's CBD, at about 2:30pm.

The child is in a serious condition, ambulance staff said.

A child was transported to Starship Hospital in a serious condition. Photo / Dean Purcell.

A witness told the Herald that a 2-year-old girl was pulled from the fountain. A nurse nearby administered first aid.

The toddler was part of a large family group at the beach for the day.

Mission Bay was packed with beachgoers at the time of the incident. Photo / Dean Purcell