A survivor was spotted sitting on the hull of the capsized boat. Six people were rescued but five bodies were foundFive people died this morning after a boat carrying a group of birdspotters capsized off the coast of Kaikoura on New Zealand’s South Island. Police are still investigating but it was reported to local authorities that the 8.5 metre boat, which belonged to local fishing charter business, collided with a whale. SponsoredThe victims have not been identified but the 11 passengers on the boat were all understood to be women aged over 50. The six survivors were taken to a local health centre and one was transferred to Christchurch Hospital as a precaution.

Source: Stuff September 10, 2022 20:16 UTC