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 MAYDAY call after their jet ski became disabled close to rocks on the ocean side of Laggers Point just after 1:30pm today.
“One of the men on board issued a MAYDAY call on their radio via VHF channel 16.
“There was understandably some panic in his voice because they thought they were going to be washed onto the rocks.
“A volunteer crew was quickly assemble and deployed on rescue vessel Trial Bay 30.
“A Marine Rescue Trial Bay Rescue Watercraft operator was also put on standby to assist if required.
“Trial Bay 30 reached the men and the disabled jet ski which was just metres away from rocks and successfully secured a towline.
“The two men were safely returned to the Laggers Point boat ramp along with their disabled vessel.
“It was a rapid response and successful mission with no injuries reported,” he said.
Inspector Murray praised the men for having a VHF radio on board the jet ski.
“The fact they had a marine radio to contact Marine Rescue NSW radio operators saved valuable time allowing us to initiate an immediate rescue mission.
“We encourage all boaters and jet ski riders to always Log On with Marine Rescue NSW either via VHF channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue NSW app,” Inspector Murray said.
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