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Search Resumes For Man Missing After Boat Capsized In River Thames

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A search has resumed for a man missing since a boat capsized in the River Thames.

The man in his 60s had been travelling in a small rowing boat with five other people on a stretch of the river in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey.

Surrey Police said it was called to Sunbury Lock at around 8.50am on Friday to reports of a small boat capsizing.

Officers attended the scene along with South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) and Surrey Fire and Rescue.

The other five people were all safely located.

Pic: UKNIP
Image: Pic: UKNIP

A police spokesperson said inquiries to establish the full circumstances of what occurred “remain ongoing”.

“Sadly, we believe a man in his 60s may still be in the river,” the spokesperson added.

“His relatives have been informed and are being kept updated.”

Pic: UKNIP
Image: The boat capsized on a stretch of the river in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. Pic: UKNIP

A SECAmb spokesperson said on Saturday that three of the five rescued from the river were taken to hospital for further checks.

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Andy Jenkins, chief inspector for North Surrey, added: “This is a very distressing time for all involved and we continue to support our partners in the search for the missing man.

“Our inquiries to establish the exact circumstances of how the boat capsized remain under way 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.”

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