Sadly, a person has died while diving with friends on King Island.

Police and emergency services were called to Johnson Rock at Currie just before 11.30am after reports a diver had encountered difficulties in the water.

The 43-year-old interstate visitor was retrieved from the water after his friends had attempted CPR.

He sadly died at the scene.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends.