Lake Manapouri. Photo: Getty
Police are investigating after a fisherman was found dead and another in a serious condition in a boat on Lake Manapouri overnight.
Inspector Mike Bowman said police were advised about 7:20pm on Sunday that two experienced fishermen had failed to return from a trip on the lake, and had also failed to check in on the radio.
A search operation began, involving marine radios and a local helicopter, Insp Bowman said.Â
The helicopter crew located the boat with the men on board in Safe Cove about 12:30am, he said.
“One was deceased, and the other was in serious condition and treated at hospital where he is recovering well.”
Ins Bowman said police were investigating the series of events before the pair were discovered.
“Enquiries will be made by police on behalf of the Coroner in relation to the deceased, and police’s sincere condolences go out to their family and loved ones.’
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