- We picked up an unconscious person from the water, who was transported by ambulance to the hospital in Eksjö, says Jonny Thuresson, site manager of the rescue service in Ydre to SVT Nyheter Öst.

It was at 11.50 on Friday that the rescue service was alerted to the accident.

- We do not know at this time why the boat has sunk or what has happened, says Jonny Thuresson.