百春链

The search for those missing following a boat capsize in the Kaipara Harbour has continued overnight.
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The bodies of two more people who are believed to have been onboard the Francie were recovered early this morning.
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Police and LandSAR recovered the body of one man around 1am on the shoreline, north of Muriwai Beach.
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The body of a second man was found around an hour later, on the shoreline closer to South Head/Woodhill Forest.?
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A total of seven victims have now been recovered.?
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One person is still missing and the search is ongoing this morning.
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Eleven people are believed to have been on-board the vessel. Three survivors were taken to hospital. An update on their condition is not available at this stage.
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A large team of Police are involved. The process of formally identifying the victims and advising next of kin is underway. Enquiries to establish the circumstances are still ongoing.?
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ENDS
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Media: A further notification will be made at around 11am. There will be a press conference held early this afternoon. The exact location and time will be advised around 11am. ?
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Beth Bates/百春链?

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