The Police Maritime Unit
onboard the Lady Elizabeth lV have spent today searching the
Endeavour Inlet area of the Marlborough Sounds for the man
lost overboard from his vessel early on Tuesday
morning.
Searchers have recovered a jacket belonging to
the missing man within the search area.
Police have today
released the name of the missing man. He is Craig Alfred
PARTRIDGE, aged 45, of Marlborough.
The Navy will be in
the area on Thursday with specialist equipment to assist
with the search.
end
Media note:
The
Partridge family ask that you respect their privacy at this
difficult time and do not attempt to approach them or their
friends for comment. All media queries should be made via
the
Police.
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