Sudden death at Takapuna Beach believed to be drowning

A sudden death at Takapuna Beach is believed to be a drowning.
A sudden death at Takapuna Beach is believed to be a drowning. Photo credit: Google Images

A person who died suddenly at Auckland's Takapuna Beach is believed to have drowned. 

Police and emergency services were called to the scene at around 12:40pm

A St John Ambulance spokesperson confirmed to Newshub one ambulance and one manager attended a "water incident" at the beach. 

A witness told NZ Herald a person had drowned and heard from others that a man was seen to be pulled out of the water.

The witness also saw a hearse parked on the Beach. 

Police told Newshub they attended the "sudden death" and are "currently making initial enquiries into the incident."