Photo by Stephen Jaquiery
This rower was rescued from Otago Harbour by Senior
Constable Phil Beckwith, of Port Chalmers, who waded in
waist-deep water to help him to shore.
Police were called to St Leonards shortly before 11am,
following reports a rower was clinging to his upturned boat
30m from the shore.
"I yelled out to him and he said he needed some help," Snr
Const Beckwith said.
He was able to wade out, grab the single scull and assist the
man, who had tipped out after clipping a marker.
The man was uninjured.
A name, residential address, and (preferably residential) telephone number is required from readers who comment on ODT Online. These details will not be visible to site visitors.