Invercargill businessman dies during Lake Manapouri fishing trip

Monday 21 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Mon 21 Jul 2025, 6:16pm

Invercargill businessman Rick Murrell has died following a boating accident on Lake Manapouri on Sunday evening. Police were alerted after two experienced fishers failed to return or check in via radio. One man was found dead and another was left in serious condition when the boat was located at Safe Cove.

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1. StuffMon 21 Jul 2025, 5:11pm

   ‘Profound loss’: Invercargill businessman Rick Murrell dies on boating trip (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 21 Jul 2025, 5:41pm

   Fisherman found dead in boat on Lake Manapouri (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 21 Jul 2025, 5:54pm

   One dead, another injured on boat recovered from Lake Manapouri (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldMon 21 Jul 2025, 6:15pm

   Southland businessman Rick Murrell dies after Lake Manapouri fishing trip (opens in new tab)

5. RNZMon 21 Jul 2025, 6:16pm

   One found dead, one seriously injured in boat on Lake Manapouri (opens in new tab)