A body has been found after a vessel capsized on the
Jacks Bay Bar earlier this morning.

A police spokesperson said emergency services were notified around 10:40am and a search was initiated
for a person believed to be outstanding in the water.

A helicopter assisted with an aerial search, while Coastguard Bluff and Coastguard Dunedin volunteers and rescue vessels assisted in searching the
water.

A body believed to be the person overboard was located on a nearby  beach.

A second person onboard was located on some rocks nearby and has been brought to shore, alongside a dog.

The boat has been recovered from the water.

“We would like to extend our thanks to the volunteers and members of the public who assisted in today’s rescue efforts.”