A person has been rushed to hospital after an incident at a Dunedin beach this afternoon.

St John said while it hasn’t been confirmed, there are reports the person was bitten by a seal or sea lion while in the water.

St John confirmed it sent one ambulance and a rapid response unit to Brighton Beach at 1.23pm.

One person was taken to Dunedin Hospital in a moderate condition.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand confirmed it assisted in the response. Police referred all comment to St John.