Tag: Marine Rescue
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Marine Rescue and SES join forces for the first time after flood inquiry recommendations
For the first time ever Marine Rescue and SES have joined forces. NBN News was given an EXCLUSIVE look at how the agencies will work together when the next disaster strikes.
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ONLOOKERS RUSH TO AID OF THREE PEOPLE THROWN OVERBOARD
Three people have escaped injury after they were thrown into the Ballina Bar this afternoon – during rough surf. A body-boarder, surfer and jet ski quickly came to their aid… before parademics assessed the trio. Marine Rescue retrieved the boat off the rocks.
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SEARCH FOR MISSING MAN OFF BOAT CONTINUES IN ILLUKA BAY
The search for a missing man at Illuka Bay continued today – with police divers, Marine Rescue and Surf Life Savers all back on deck this morning. Officers say the man failed to resurface in the Clarence River yesterday – after jumping off his boat to retrieve his dinghy that went adrift. (NO AUDIO)
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MARINE RESCUE HOPING LOW RESCUE NUMBERS DOESN’T CREATE COMPLACENCY
Despite undertaking few emergency missions so far this summer, Marine Rescue crews remain on high alert. With big swells being seen up and down the coast this week, they say it’s no time to be complacent.
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SEARCH FOR MISSING SWIMMER CONTINUES
The search for a 19-year-old missinG in waters off Lennox Head continued today. Emergency services initially called to Seven Mile Beach around six o’clock last night.. After a man was seen having difficulties in the surf .. Locals attempted to assist the swimmer but were unable to reach him. “We had the use of the…
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MAMMOTH MARINE RESCUE OPERATION OFFSHORE FROM YAMBA
There’s been a dramatic rescue offshore from Yamba, with a woman falling overboard from a dismasted catamaran. Thankfully, she was picked up safely overnight by Marine Rescue crew and was not injured. In the seven-hour round trip, volunteers successfully located the vessel and towed it into the Clarence River. (PICTURES ONLY)
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MARINE RESCUE CONDUCTS ‘SEARCH AND RESCUE’ EXERCISE OFF YAMBA
There was commotion off the coast of Yamba today, with Marine Rescue conducting a large-scale search and rescue training exercise. The multi-agency activity involved the Westpac Rescue chopper, New South Wales Police, Surf Life Saving and Maritime authorities. Almost 60 Marine Rescue volunteers from the Northern Rivers and Mid North Coast are taking part in…
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BOATIES WARNED CONDITIONS TOO DANGEROUS TO BE OUT ON THE WATER
It could be weeks before it’s safe to hit the water on the North Coast. Though rough surf has eased, recent flooding is still sending debris through local rivers.
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BALLINA MARINE RESCUE CREW TESTS OUT NEW VESSEL
Ballina marine rescue volunteers completed towing drills in the Richmond River today, to make sure they’re ready to respond to incidents on the water. It was also a chance for the crew to test out a new six-metre fibreglass vessel, purchased thanks to community fundraising efforts. (NO AUDIO)
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MARINE RESCUE WELCOMES NEW VESSELS AS WILD WEATHER HITS NSW COAST
As wild weather wreaks on the coast, Surf Life Saving New South Wales has placed emergency teams on standby. It comes as two local Marine Rescue crews welcome new vessels to their fleet.