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Botany Port Hacking
On Apr 19, 2025

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers search for man missing off Little Bay Beach

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking have joined the multi-agency search for a man reported to be swept off rocks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs yesterday (Friday 18 April). Marine Rescue...
Community
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...
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