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Emergency services were called out to Dunedin’s Smaills Beach after two divers got in trouble in the water this morning.
A police spokesman said they were called to Ocean Grove about 9.10am after reports of the divers in trouble.
A rescue helicopter was called in to assist during the incident at Smaills Beach. Photo: Gregor Richardson
Ambulance, surf lifesavers and a helicopter also responded, the spokesman said.
By 10am, both divers were out of the water and were being assessed by the helicopter crew, he said.