Pātea tragedy: Two dead, one in hospital after boat capsizes
Two people have died after a boat capsized off Pātea this morning.
Three people were aboard the boat when it got into troubleoff Pātea, about 10.15am.
One person found in the water after the boat capsized was treated by ambulance staff at the scene and transported to hospital.
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