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Jacob Phillips

Search for man missing from capsized Thames rowing boat enters third day

The search for a man who went missing after a rowing boat capsized on the River Thames has entered a third day.

Emergency services were called to Sunbury Lock, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, at about 8.50am on Friday to reports of people in the water.

The other people on board the boat were rescued after it capsized, but a man in his 60s was reported missing.

Surrey Police confirmed to the PA news agency on Sunday afternoon that the search was continuing.

Weybridge Rowing Club said, “a boat and its supporting coaching launch got into difficulty following an on-water incident”.

It added: “The club is working closely with the emergency services, police, Environment Agency and other agencies to aid the search for the missing person and to investigate the events that took place.

“The club will be closed until further notice.”

Chief Inspector Andy Jenkins previously said: “This is a very distressing time for all involved and we continue to support our partners in the search for the missing man.

“Our enquires to establish the exact circumstances of how the boat capsized remain underway but at this time we do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement.

“We will look to share any further updates with you as and when we have them.“

A woman walking her dog near the river on Friday evening said she had seen a red rescue boat on the water at about 10am and there was a helicopter nearby at the same time.

The woman, who did not want to be named, said: "We could see they were searching in the water, they had walkie talkies, we could tell they were looking for something."

A spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance Service previously said crews were called to reports of a number of people in difficulty in the water at approximately 8.59am.

“Ambulance crews including our Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene alongside police and fire service colleagues.

“Five people were brought to safety, three of whom have been taken to St Peter's Hospital for further checks,” he said.

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service added: “Our crews are on site, working with the coastguard, Surrey Police and other agencies.

“Five individuals were rescued, and work is ongoing to locate a sixth.”

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