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Home›Green Marine›3rd body found after NZ vessel sinking
Green Marine

May 13, 2006 · about 20 years ago

3rd body found after NZ vessel sinking

New Zealand Rescue Coordination Center said Sunday a third body was recovered in the morning, following the sinking of a fishing vessel off Stewart Island, near South Island of the country. The vessel, Kotuku, capsized and broke apart about Saturday afternoon, tipping nine people into the icy waters

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New Zealand Rescue Coordination Center said Sunday a third body was recovered in the morning, following the sinking of a fishing vessel off Stewart Island, near South Island of the country. The vessel, Kotuku, capsized and broke apart about Saturday afternoon, tipping nine people into the icy waters of Foveaux Strait. Three men were rescued after swimming to a nearby island and using a fire to raise the alarm. But three others are still missing, the Rescue Coordination Center said, adding that it is understood six of the people involved in the tragedy are members of the same family.

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