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Kathleen Farmilo

5 People Died After A Boat Capsized In A Potential Collision With A Whale Off The Coast Of NZ

Five people have been reported dead after a boat capsized near Kaikōura on New Zealand’s South Island, in a potential collision with a whale. The 8.5 metre long boat was carrying 11 people, a group of 10 bird enthusiasts and a skipper, in Goose Bay off the South Island’s coast. Police divers recovered five bodies from inside the boat, while the remaining six people — including the boat’s skipper — were rescued and are now in a stable condition. Kaikōura’s mayor Craig Mackle told RNZ
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