Search underway after person goes overboard from ferry in Cook Strait

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Source: Radio New Zealand

Kaiārahi ferry. File photo. Supplied / Regan Ingley

A search is underway for a person that went overboard from an Interislander ferry on the Cook Strait overnight.

A KiwiRail spokesperson said the incident happened from its Kaiārahi ferry.

Police said they were alerted to the incident about 2.20am on Tuesday.

They said while they are trying to locate the person, they’re are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter.

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