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New Zealand: Bodies wash up from boat tragedy | New Zealand: Bodies wash up from boat tragedy |
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Two more bodies have washed up on a New Zealand shoreline after a fishing boat capsized killing at least seven people, police say. | Two more bodies have washed up on a New Zealand shoreline after a fishing boat capsized killing at least seven people, police say. |
Eleven people were on board the vessel. Three survivors were rescued after the incident in rough seas at Kaipara Harbour, north of Auckland. | Eleven people were on board the vessel. Three survivors were rescued after the incident in rough seas at Kaipara Harbour, north of Auckland. |
Conditions were reportedly poor at the time, with wind gusts of up to 50km/h (31mph) and one-metre (3ft) swells. | Conditions were reportedly poor at the time, with wind gusts of up to 50km/h (31mph) and one-metre (3ft) swells. |
One person is still missing. But poor weather could hamper rescue efforts. | One person is still missing. But poor weather could hamper rescue efforts. |
The identities of those on board were not revealed. Officials are investigating the cause of the accident, which happened around 15:30 (02:30 GMT) on Saturday. | The identities of those on board were not revealed. Officials are investigating the cause of the accident, which happened around 15:30 (02:30 GMT) on Saturday. |
It reportedly involved Francie, a 12m (40ft) charter vessel. | It reportedly involved Francie, a 12m (40ft) charter vessel. |
Two of the injured have already been discharged from hospital, and the third is said to be in stable condition. |
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