Search for man missing from capsized rowing boat enters third day
The search for a man who went missing after a rowing boat capsized on the River Thames has entered a third day. Emergency services were called to Sunbury Lock, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, at about 8.50am on Friday to reports of people in the water.
The other occupants of the boat were rescued after it capsized, but a man in his 60s was reported missing. Surrey Police confirmed to the PA news agency on Sunday afternoon that the search was continuing.
Weybridge Rowing Club said "a boat and its supporting coaching launch got into difficulty following an on-water incident". It added: "The club is working closely with the emergency services, police, Environment Agency and other agencies to aid the search for the missing person and to investigate the events that took place.
"The club will be closed until further notice."