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On Sep 11, 2024

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers complete second-busiest August on record

Marine Rescue NSW’s 3,400 volunteers across the state performed 263 search and rescue missions last month, the service’s second-busiest August since 2022, when volunteers completed 267 missions....
Search and Rescue
On Sep 2, 2024

Marine Rescue Shoalhaven crew completes epic seven-hour rescue on Shoalhaven River

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Shoalhaven completed an extensive seven-hour response on Saturday night (31 August) to assist 35 canoeists stranded on the Shoalhaven River after their support vessel...
Rescue
On Aug 30, 2024

Marine Rescue Trial Bay crew save jet skiers after MAYDAY call off Arakoon

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Trial Bay have saved two jet ski riders from a life-threatening situation off Laggers Point at Arakoon. Marine Rescue NSW Inspector John Murray said the riders made a...
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