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On Apr 14, 2025

Marine Rescue NSW ramps up for Easter — Crews on call across the state

More than 3,500 highly skilled Marine Rescue NSW volunteers are ready to respond to boaters needing assistance this Easter long weekend. “From the Tweed, right along the east coast to Eden, and...
Bermagui
On Apr 14, 2025

Marine Rescue Bermagui crew returns stranded boater to safety in challenging night conditions

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Bermagui battled steep seas during a 4.5-hour rescue mission last night to safely return a stranded fisherman and his 10-metre vessel to Bermagui Harbour. Marine Rescue...
Ballina
On Apr 13, 2025

Marine Rescue Ballina crew battles challenging conditions to save foilboarder swept out to sea

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Ballina have negotiated challenging two to three metre swell on the Ballina Bar today to rescue a male foilboarder who was swept out to sea during the outgoing tide....
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