Beloved fishing partners found dead off Kangaroo Island after boat overturned
Two people found dead off Kangaroo Island in South Australia after a boat was overturned have been identified as beloved fishing partners.
The boat was spotted upturned off Cassini about 4.15pm yesterday, sparking a search for its occupants.
Rodney Ingram and David Neave, affectionately known as Rock Cod, were found dead in the water nearby.
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Two people found dead off the South Australian coast of Kangaroo Island after a boat was overturned have been identified as beloved fishing partners. Nine
The two 65-year-olds were experienced fishermen and beloved by the Kangaroo Island community.
Police attempted to retrieve their boat today, but were unable to flip it right-side up.
An investigation hopes to determine what caused the tragedy.
Locals told 9News a sea fog had rolled across the area yesterday afternoon.
SafeWork SA have been notified and police will prepare a report for the coroner.
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