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On Jan 4, 2025

Volunteers from Marine Rescue NSW have been stood down for the day from the search for a missing 60-year-old man in Windang

Under the direction of Marine Area Command, volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Kembla and Shellharbour aboard vessels Port Kembla 31 and Shellharbour 30 and Port Kembla RWCs (jet skis) have been...
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On Jan 4, 2025

Marine Rescue Port Kembla and Shellharbour Crews continue the search for missing person in Windang

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey said Marine Rescue NSW volunteers were back on water this morning at 8am tasked by NSW Police Marine Area Command. “Marine Rescue NSW vessels Port Kembla...
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On Jan 4, 2025

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Kembla and Shellharbour are assisting in a search for a missing person on the NSW South Coast.

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey said Marine Rescue NSW volunteers were tasked by NSW Police Marine Area Command late last night, Friday 3 January. “Marine Rescue NSW vessel Port Kembla...
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