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Man dies after falling off boat in Moama

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A man has died after being pulled from the Murray River following a boating incident on Saturday night.

Emergency services were called to Perricoota Waters, Moama, about 7.25pm on Saturday, November 23, following reports a man had fallen in the water.

Officers attached to Murray River Police District arrived and were told that the man had fallen from a boat after the vessel suddenly stopped when a water-skier it was towing fell in the water.

The 51 year-old man was brought ashore and treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however he died at the scene.

The water-skier was uninjured.

Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the incident.

Officers will prepare a report for the coroner.

As investigations continue, police are urging anyone with information to contact Deniliquin police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.