Two people dead, third in hospital after boat capsizes at Manawatū beach
A boat capsized near the Rangitīkei River mouth in New Zealand, resulting in two deaths and one hospitalization. Emergency services, including surf lifesavers and the Coastguard, conducted a rescue operation for the three people involved.
Why it matters
This is a significant local tragedy involving emergency response coordination and maritime safety.
Two people have died and one is in hospital after a boat capsized near the Rangitīkei River mouth.
Emergency services rushed to Tangimoana Beach around 8am on Monday in response to reports of three people in the water.
Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Matenga Gray said one person sustained injuries and was taken to hospital.
Surf Life Saving New Zealand said the boat capsized about 200m offshore from the Rangitikei River bar, north of Himatangi.
It said six lifeguards responded immediately from the Manawatū-Tararua SAR squad with two inflatable rescue boats.
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