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Brunswick
On Jun 3, 2026

Marine Rescue Brunswick volunteers rescue three men stranded on offshore rock overnight

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Brunswick battled darkness and deteriorating conditions overnight to save three men stranded on Cocked Hat Rock, part of the Three Sisters south of Byron Bay. Volunteer...
Batemans Bay
On Jun 1, 2026

Marine Rescue Batemans Bay volunteers save dog swept off rocks

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Batemans Bay have safely rescued a dog after it was swept from rocks at Observation Point and carried into the water shortly after midday today. Marine Rescue NSW...
Botany Port Hacking
On May 25, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assist search for missing swimmer off Little Bay Beach

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking and Marine Rescue Middle Harbour are assisting a multi-agency search for a missing male swimmer at Little Bay Beach. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Joel...
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