New Zealand / West Coast

One still missing after jetboat overturned on West Coast river

11:13 am on 18 May 2019

One person is still missing after a jetboat overturned on the Taramakau River on the West Coast yesterday.

The Taramakau River on the West Coast Photo: 123RF

Four jetboats with surf rescue personnel, and four ground crews are searching the area, between the Taramakau Bridge and Kumara-Inchbonnie Road, police said.

A second person who was on board the jetboat was treated by an ambulance yesterday afternoon.