Updated, Wednesday 3pm: A person has died after a recreational boat struck difficulty at Marion Bay in Tasmania’s southeast today.
Police and emergency services remain at Marion Narrows following the incident involving a single vessel which had four people on board.
Initial investigations show three people entered the water when the boat struck difficulty about 600 metres offshore.
Two people were rescued by crews from another boat in the area who responded to calls for help.
A third person was initially unaccounted for but has since been found deceased, police have confirmed.
Police say investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Earlier: Emergency services are responding to a capsized vessel near Marion Bay in Tasmania’s south-east, with crews from nearby boats assisting to rescue the occupants.
The incident occurred about 600 metres offshore on Wednesday afternoon, with police marine rescue and helicopter resources deployed to the scene.
“Initial reports are a recreational vessel has capsized,” Tasmania Police said in a statement.
“Occupants of the boat have been assisted by crews from other boats who were in the area.”
Search and rescue activities are currently being conducted in the Marion Narrows waterway.
The number of people involved and their condition has not yet been confirmed.
Police say more details are expected to be released when available.
