Supplied photoAn Invercargill businessman died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on a boat trip, a coroner has ruled. The boat was found by police on July 21 and Mr Murrell was dead, and further investigation found a generator and diesel heater were being used aboard. Coroner Heather McKenzie last month ruled carbon monoxide toxicity, exacerbated by his heart disease and alcohol use, caused Mr Murrell’s death. On July 19, Mr Murrell and Mr Allison set off on their trip. They planned to travel from Lake Manapouri Boat Club and stay at the Freeman Hut.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 08, 2026 04:21 UTC