Photo: ODT filesTwo people have been found dead and one person is still missing after a boat capsized in Riverton this afternoon. Southland Area Commander Mike Bowman said emergency services were notified of the capsize at the Riverton Bar at 2.55pm. "The boat, a recreational craft, capsized approximately 100 metres off shore with five people on board." A third person was unable to be revived by emergency services staff after being recovered unresponsive and brought to shore. The fourth person was located dead in the water and the search for the fifth person is ongoing.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 03, 2024 05:09 UTC