Man charged after Murray River death at Moama

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 being towed behind the boat fell in the water.

The NSW Central Coast man, 51, was brought ashore and treated by ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.

The water skier was not injured.

Following inquiries, a NSW man, 52, has been issued with a future court attendance notice for the offence of culpably navigate under influence — cause death by impact.

The man will appear at Deniliquin Local Court on Wednesday, April 16.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au