Two dead after boat capsizes off Kangaroo Island

Just after 4.15pm on Wednesday 14 August, police were alerted after a boat was located upturned off the coast of Cassini.

Emergency services, with the assistance of the local Coast Guard and PolAir, searched the area and quickly located the overturned vessel.

Sadly, two bodies were subsequently located in the water near the boat.

The two men, both aged 65-years-old and both from Kingscote were recovered by emergency personnel.

The Water Operations Unit will be attending the scene this morning (Thursday 15 August) and will attempt to recover the vessel.

Investigations into the deaths are continuing.  Safework SA have been notified.

Police will be preparing a report for the Coroner.