Sadly, a woman has died following a boating incident at Marion Narrows, in Marion Bay, today.

The woman was one of four people on a 4.5m, fibreglass hull recreational vessel, when it struck difficulty about 600m offshore about 11.45am.

Three people were thrown into the water when the boat rocked after it hit the chop’ or wave of another vessel.

The alarm was raised by the one person remaining on board, who called 000 (triple zero).

Two men in the water were helped to safety by a nearby vessel which answered the call for help.

A third person in the water – a Tasmanian woman believed to be aged in her 70s – was unaccounted for and sadly, has since been located deceased.

Tasmania Police Commander Jason Elmer said investigations were continuing, with a report to be prepared for the coroner. 

“This is a tragic outcome for this woman’s family, her friends and her loved ones and our thoughts and condolences go out to them at this time,” Commander Elmer said.

“In acknowledging that this is a terribly difficult time for the family and loved ones of the victim, Police would like to thank those members of the public on nearby vessels who came to the assistance of the group. Their actions have helped prevent potential further tragedy.”

Two people have been taken to hospital for treatment, with their injuries believed to be non life-threatening.