Man dies in water skiing incident on Murray River, police investigating

Police are investigating a water skiing incident where a man died while boating on the Murray River.

A man in his 50s has died in a water skiing incident on the Murray River.

Police have been told the man fell into the water when the boat he was on stopped suddenly.

A crime scene has been set up by police and officers calling for anyone with information to come forward.

The incident happened on the Murray River near Perricoota Drive. Picture: Google

The incident happened near the private tourist and resort development of Perricoota Waters, near Moama on the NSW/Victoria border.

Police say a boat was towing a water skier about 7.30pm on Saturday.

“Officers attached to Murray River Police District arrived and were told that the man had fallen from a boat after the vessel suddenly stopped after a water skier it was towing fell in the water,” police say in a statement.

Emergency services were called to Perricoota Waters after the incident. Picture: Google

The 51-year-old was taken ashore and treated by paramedics but died at the scene.

“Police have established a crime scene and are investigating the incident,” the statement reads.

The waterskier was uninjured and police will prepare a report for the coroner.

Police are calling for anyone with information to come forward.