A manslaughter charge has been laid over last year’s Manukau Harbour boating tragedy which saw a woman die and her son left missing at sea.
Gemma Ferregel died after the boat capsized and her 10-year-old son Ryder remains missing at sea.
The tragedy happened on the night of November 6, 2022 in the harbour near Clarks Beach.
“Today, police have arrested and charged a 62-year-old man with manslaughter,” Inspector Joe Hunter, Area Commander, Counties Manukau South said.
“He is expected to appear in the Manukau District Court today.”
Background
A group of five were on board the boat near Clarks…