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The tug boat Sea Pelican is now towing the stricken yacht Platino back to Auckland after reaching the yacht around 8.35am this morning, north of New Zealand.
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Auckland City District Police Operations Manager Inspector Vaughn Graham says that around 1pm the Sea Pelican began towing the yacht back to Auckland.?
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“The yacht appears to be in a reasonable condition. At this stage we can’t say what the expected arrival time back to New Zealand will be as it’s all weather dependent,” says Inspector Graham.?
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“Formal identification is yet to take place however Police believe the body of the man recovered and on board Platino is that of Nick Saull.?
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We also believe the man reported missing overboard is that of Steven (Steve) Forno, 53-years-old from Devonport.
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Mr Graham says Police are now investigating the circumstances of Mr Saull’s death on behalf of the Coroner.?
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“This is obviously a very difficult time for the families of both men and they have asked that media respect their privacy at this difficult time.”
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No further information is available at this time.
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Kim Chambers 021 911 967 / 百春链?
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