Frantic search for man in 60s still missing in River Thames hours after boat capsized & 6 fell in river --[Reported by Umva mag]

A MAN in his 60s is still missing in the River Thames hours after a boat carrying six people capsized. Surrey Police as well as paramedics and firefighters rushed to Sunbury Lock near Wheatleys Eyot in Surrey following reports of a rowing boat in trouble at around 8.50am. UKNIPThe emergency services are desperately trying to find a man aged in his 60s[/caption] UKNIPIt’s thought there were six people in a rowing boat on the River Thames when it capsized[/caption] UKNIPSurrey Police as well as paramedics and firefighters rushed to Sunbury Lock near Wheatleys Eyot in Surrey[/caption] UKNIPIt’s thought there were six people on board when it got into trouble[/caption] Cops believe there were six people on the small boat when it capsized on the River Thames, with five adults having been safely found. A man in his 60s though remains missing. His relatives have been informed and are being kept updated. Three others have been taken to hospital for checks. Police have asked residents to avoid the area if possible. 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 enquires 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. “We will look to share any further updates with you as and when we have them.” A spokesperson for South East Coast Ambulance said: “South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) was called to reports of a number of people in difficulty in the water at Sunbury Lock, near Wheatleys Eyot reported to us at approximately 08:59 today, (11 October). “Ambulance crews including our Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene alongside police and fire service colleagues. “Five people were brought to safety, three of whom have been taken to St Peter’s Hospital for further checks.” A spokesperson for the Surrey Fire and Rescue said: “We were alerted to a small boat capsized on Sunbury Lock, near Wheatleys Eyot at approximately 08:51am today. “Our crews are on site, working with the coastguard, Surrey Police and other agencies. “Five individuals were rescued, and work is ongoing to locate a sixth. “Please avoid the area during this time.” Enquires are ongoing. UKNIPThe emergency services were called at around 8.50am this morning[/caption] UKNIPThe emergency services have taken three people to hospital[/caption] UKNIPThe small boat is thought to have gotten into trouble at Sunbury Lock near Wheatleys Eyot on the River Thames[/caption]

A MAN in his 60s is still missing in the River Thames hours after a boat carrying six people capsized.

Surrey Police as well as paramedics and firefighters rushed to Sunbury Lock near Wheatleys Eyot in Surrey following reports of a rowing boat in trouble at around 8.50am.

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The emergency services are desperately trying to find a man aged in his 60s[/caption]

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It’s thought there were six people in a rowing boat on the River Thames when it capsized[/caption]

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Surrey Police as well as paramedics and firefighters rushed to Sunbury Lock near Wheatleys Eyot in Surrey[/caption]

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It’s thought there were six people on board when it got into trouble[/caption]

Cops believe there were six people on the small boat when it capsized on the River Thames, with five adults having been safely found.

A man in his 60s though remains missing.

His relatives have been informed and are being kept updated.

Three others have been taken to hospital for checks.

Police have asked residents to avoid the area if possible.

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 enquires 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.

“We will look to share any further updates with you as and when we have them.”

A spokesperson for South East Coast Ambulance said: “South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) was called to reports of a number of people in difficulty in the water at Sunbury Lock, near Wheatleys Eyot reported to us at approximately 08:59 today, (11 October).

“Ambulance crews including our Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene alongside police and fire service colleagues.

“Five people were brought to safety, three of whom have been taken to St Peter’s Hospital for further checks.”

A spokesperson for the Surrey Fire and Rescue said: “We were alerted to a small boat capsized on Sunbury Lock, near Wheatleys Eyot at approximately 08:51am today.

“Our crews are on site, working with the coastguard, Surrey Police and other agencies.

“Five individuals were rescued, and work is ongoing to locate a sixth.

“Please avoid the area during this time.”

Enquires are ongoing.

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The emergency services were called at around 8.50am this morning[/caption]

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The emergency services have taken three people to hospital[/caption]

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The small boat is thought to have gotten into trouble at Sunbury Lock near Wheatleys Eyot on the River Thames[/caption]

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