Cyclist falls into harbour at Portobello

Police attend an incident involving a cyclist on Portobello Rd this afternoon. Photo: Linda...
Police attend an incident involving a cyclist on Portobello Rd this afternoon. Photo: Linda Robertson
Police are appealing to the public for help locating the family of a person involved in a cycling incident this afternoon.

Police responded to a report of a cyclist falling from their bike off Portobello Rd and into Otago Harbour.

The man is believed to be in his seventies, and was wearing a blue Eurobike top and a bright orange helmet.

A police spokesman said the incident happened near Seaton Rd about 3.30pm.

A Hato Hone St John ambulance and first response unit, and a Fire and Emergency New Zealand appliance are in attendance.

Inquiries are ongoing and further information will be released when police are in a position to do so.

— If this is your family member and they have not returned home please call Police on 111 and reference event number: P060346644.

 

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