One man dead and another taken to hospital after boat capsizes on Northern NSW river on Saturday morning
One man has died and another rescued after their boat capsized on a Northern NSW river on Saturday morning.
The pair were crossing the Tweed River Bar near Tweed Heads after launching from the Kennedy Driver boat ramp when their 6.5m half-cabin runabout capsized about 6am.
They were seen near the North Wall of the Tweed River, clinging to the upturned hull and a rescue operation was launched involving local Tweed/Byron police, Water Police, Marine Rescue, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Surf Life Savers.
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He could not be revived and has yet to be identified.
Police said initial inquiries revealed neither man was wearing a life jacket, however their investigations are continuing.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
