Man dies in freak boating accident on Murray River involving water skier
A man has died after being pulled from the Murray River in a tragic boating incident.
Emergency services were called to Perricoota Waters in Moama about 7.25pm on Saturday on reports a man had fallen into the water.
The man fell from the boat when it had to stop suddenly, as a water skier it was towing also fell into the water.
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The other man, 51, was brought ashore and treated by paramedics, but died at the scene.
Police are investigating the incident and will prepare a report for the coroner.
Originally published on 7NEWS
