Volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Kembla played a vital role in rescuing multiple people from the water off MM Beach today (Sunday, 11 May).
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey said a member of the public called triple zero (000) just after 12 p.m. to report several people struggling in the water off MM Beach.
“A volunteer crew was rapidly deployed on board rescue vessel Port Kembla 31.
“PK 31 arrived on scene within minutes and quickly retrieved three people (two males and one female) from the water, while lifesavers assisted on jet skis and retrieved another male.
“The rescued female on board PK 31 informed the Marine Rescue Port Kembla crew that a fifth person was unaccounted for.
“We immediately commenced a coastal search for the fifth person, and thankfully, he was located safe on Fishermans Beach.
“All individuals retrieved from the water were safely returned to Fishermans Beach uninjured. The group had been spearfishing prior to the incident.
“The execution, skill and speed shown by all first responders during this lifesaving mission were exceptional.
“For the Marine Rescue NSW volunteers on board Port Kembla 31 to deploy from our harbour base and retrieve three people from the water within 15 minutes is brilliant.
“These people were fortunate that a member of the public spotted them, and for the rapid lifesaving response by Marine Rescue NSW volunteers and lifesavers,” Inspector Massey said.
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