Man dies after falling off boat in Moama

By Oliver Shedden

Nov 24, 2024

A man has died after being pulled from the Murray River following a boating incident on Saturday night.

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Emergency services were called to Perricoota Waters, Moama, about 7.25pm on Saturday, November 23, following reports a man had fallen in the water.

Officers attached to Murray River Police District arrived and were told that the man had fallen from a boat after the vessel suddenly stopped when a water-skier it was towing fell in the water.

The 51-year-old man was brought ashore and treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however he died at the scene.

The water-skier was uninjured.

Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the incident.

Officers will prepare a report for the coroner.

As investigations continue, police are urging anyone with information to contact Deniliquin police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

By Oliver Shedden

Cadet Journalist