(File photo) Photo: RNZ
A sudden death investigation is underway after a person was pulled from the water, at Waiotapu, near Rotorua.
At 6.15am on Sunday, emergency services were told a person had been "pulled from the water unresponsive" near Waiotapu Loop Rd.
"Enquiries are now underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, which is being treated as unexplained," police said.
A person was helping with the investigation, a spokesperson said and a scene examination was about to be done.
There are a number of geothermal pools in the area including Kerosene Creek which is a popular but secluded spot.
In September, Tokoroa teacher Jayleb-Che Dean went missing from the Hot n Cold Pools at the creek.
The search for Dean was suspended last month.
Police confirmed Sunday's sudden death was not believed to be connected to the missing person investigation.
Waiotapu Loop Rd lies to the east of State Highway 5, south of Rotorua. Photo: Supplied/ Google Maps
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