Four rescued after boat overturns at Taieri Mouth

A rescue helicopter attempts to land at Taieri Mouth domain this afternoon. Photo: Christine O...
A rescue helicopter attempts to land at Taieri Mouth domain this afternoon. Photo: Christine O'Connor
Emergency services at the scene. Photo: Christine O'Connor
Emergency services at the scene. Photo: Christine O'Connor
Police were alerted to the incident about 1.20pm. Photo: Christine O'Connor
Police were alerted to the incident about 1.20pm. Photo: Christine O'Connor

Four people have been rescued from an overturned boat at Taieri Mouth this afternoon, and at least one person has hypothermia, police say.

Everyone involved in the incident has apparently been accounted for.

Police were advised about 1.20pm that a fishing boat and Otago Regional Rescue helicopter were involved in the rescue.

A rescue helicopter prepares to rescue a person from the water (left) this afternoon. Photo:...
A rescue helicopter prepares to rescue a person from the water (left) this afternoon. Photo: Christine O'Connor

 

 

 

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