Man dies in incident in Southland

A man has been found dead after emergency services were called following reports of someone in trouble in Southland.

A police spokesman said emergency services were called to the Hokonui Hills, near Mandeville Rd, Southland, around 8:10 p.m. Thursday.

The call related to a report of someone in trouble.

A police spokesman said the man died on the spot.

“His death will be referred to the coroner.”