PHOTOS: NINA TAPUSouthland residents are reeling after a boat capsized at the weekend, claiming the lives of three of their own. Coastguard Riverton skipper Ross McKenzie told RNZ today he had a safety message for people. "Since that time there has never been a triple drowning on the Riverton bar, and that happened [on Saturday]. Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter service chief pilot Kevin Gale said two helicopters responded out of Dunedin, one of which was involved in the search for the missing person. Riverton Coastguard rescued five.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 05, 2024 04:18 UTC