Search for man missing from capsized Thames rowing boat enters third day

A man in his 60s remains missing after a rowing boat carrying six people capsized on the River Thames in Surrey.

The other five people have been accounted for, and three were taken to hospital for further checks, an ambulance service spokesperson said.

The force believes the missing man may still be in the river. Officers have informed his relatives.

Surrey Police said they were called at 8:50am on Friday to reports of a small boat capsizing at Sunbury Lock, and remain at the scene with ambulance and fire services.

Chief Inspector for North Surrey, Andy Jenkins said: “This is a very distressing time for all involved and we continue to support our partners in the search for the missing man.

“Our enquiries to establish the exact circumstances of how the boat capsized remain underway but at this time we do not believe there to be any suspicious circumstances or third-party involvement."

In an earlier statement, Surrey Police urged the public to avoid the area if possible.

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