Two dead in boat capsize off Kangaroo Island

Two men have died after a boat capsized in waters off Kangaroo Island.

Police were alerted after a boat was located upturned off the coast of Cassini just after 4.15pm on Wednesday.

Emergency services, with the local coast guard and PolAir, searched the area and quickly located the overturned vessel.

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On Wednesday night, SA Police confirmed two bodies had been located in the water near the boat and recovered by emergency personnel.

Investigations into the deaths are continuing.

Safework SA has been notified.

Police will be preparing a report for the coroner.

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