Emergency response launched near Tararu Beach
A person has died after a boat capsized in Thames just before noon on Friday, according to reports carried by 1News.
Emergency services were called to the area near Tararu Road shortly before midday. Authorities received reports of a capsized vessel and two people in the water off Tararu Beach at around 11.45am.
Coastguard volunteers involved in rescue effort
Coastguard Thames volunteers responded to the incident with a rescue vessel as part of the operation on the water. Other emergency services also attended the scene.
One person was later confirmed dead. The condition of the second person involved was not detailed in the information available.
Officials are expected to look into the circumstances surrounding the capsize, as is standard following maritime incidents.
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