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RNZ News
4 days ago
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Much-loved businessman killed on fishing trip in Fiordland remembered
The missing boat was found shortly after midnight at in Safe Cove on Lake Manapouri. Photo: An Invercargill businessman who was found dead while on a fishing trip in Fiordland is being remembered as full of energy and passion. Southland KIA confirmed on social media that its dealer principal Rick Murrell had died, calling him a much-loved figure in the Southland community, who was larger-than-life, quick witted, and "a character that everyone admired and enjoyed being around". A search was launched when two experienced fishermen did not return from a fishing trip on Lake Manapouri on Sunday night and failed to check in via radio. A local helicopter located the boat in Safe Cove about 12.30am with both men onboard. The other man was taken to hospital in a serious condition, and police said he was recovering well. Police are investigating his death on behalf of the coroner. Southland KIA said Murrell lived life on his own terms and made the most of every moment. "Ricky passed away while enjoying one of his greatest passions, time on his boat, in the dramatic and beautiful scenery of Fiordland," his workplace said. "Fiordland holds a deep and personal history for the Murrell family, making it all the more poignant that Ricky spent his final moments in a place so closely tied to his roots." He left behind his wife and three children. "Ricky will be remembered for his dedication to family, passionate friendship, his laughter, and his sense of adventure," the company said. "He will be deeply missed." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
4 days ago
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One found dead, one seriously injured in boat on Lake Manapouri
The missing boat was found shortly after midnight at in Safe Cove on Lake Manapouri Photo: One man was found dead and another was seriously injured when police located a boat that had failed to return from a fishing trip on Lake Manapouri overnight. Southern Area Commander Inspector Mike Bowman said police are investigating what happened before the pair was discovered. He said the alarm was raised about 7:20pm on Sunday night, when two experienced fishers failed to return from a fishing trip on the lake, and also failed to check in on the radio. Bowman said a local helicopter was used to search for the boat, and it was found with the two men on board about 12:30am in Safe Cove. "One was deceased, and the other was in serious condition and treated at hospital where he is recovering well," said Bowman. Bowman said enquiries will be made by police on behalf of the coroner. "Police's sincere condolences go out to their family and loved ones." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
