At about 1150am this morning Clutha and Dunedin emergency services were called to a report of an overturned boat in the Taieri Mouth area.
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The boat was initially reported as 900 metres out from the bar in open water with 2 persons in the water.
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The Otago Rescue Helicopter, Brighton Surf Lifesaving Club IRB were responded to assist.
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As the event developed the location changed to being inside the bar area and whilst rescue service were arriving the 2 persons were able to make it to shore. Attempts to recover the boat are being assisted by a local fishing vessel.
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Both persons on board the boat were wearing life jackets and had forms of communications.?
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