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

Just after 4.15pm on Wednesday 14 August, police were alerted after a boat was located upturned off the coast of Cassini.

Emergency services, with the assistance of the local Coast Guard and PolAir, searched the area and quickly located the overturned vessel.

Sadly, two bodies were subsequently located in the water near the boat and recovered by emergency personnel.

Investigations into the deaths are continuing.  Safework SA have been notified.

Police will be preparing a report for the Coroner.