3 people injured, boat sinks in Ōreti River near Invercargill; 2nd incident this month.

Three people were injured when a boat sank in the Ōreti River near Invercargill, Southland, at around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Two passengers escaped and called for help, while a third was rescued by emergency services. The injured were transported to Southland Hospital, with two in serious condition and one moderately injured. This incident marks the second boating emergency in the river this month.

September 28, 2024
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