Two patients taken to hospital following diving incident in Blanket Bay

A diver has been pulled unconscious from the water at Blanket Bay, Doubtful Sound.

Two patients have been taken to Kew Hospital in Invercargill following a diving incident in Blanket Bay.

Police said earlier that a diver had been pulled from the water at Blanket Bay in Doubtful Sound and was unconscious.

But St John said in a statement that two patients had been taken to hospital and were in a moderate condition.

Police and ambulance both responded and a helicopter attended the scene.

The report came at 1.45pm from a boat on the water in the area.

Poor reception in the area has meant it has been difficult for police and ambulance to get updates.