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Ongoing rescue after boat capsizes in Kaikōura

Ongoing rescue after boat capsizes in Kaikōura

Source: Radio New Zealand

South Bay, Kaikoura (file photo). RNZ / Samantha Gee

A rescue is underway in Kaikōura after a boat capsized on Saturday afternoon.

Police said they responded to the capsizing of a boat in South Bay at around 12:40pm.

Volunteers from Coastguard Kaikōura and police are working alongside each other at the scene.

It’s not yet known how many people were on board the vessel or whether anyone is injured.

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