Three die in boating tragedy off NSW coast after rescue boat rolls while trying to help sinking yacht
Three people confirmed dead but four made it to shore after rescue went wrong in rough seas Three people are dead after a marine rescue turned deadly. NSW Police said four people made it to shore after two vessels became stricken in heavy conditions on Monday night.
‘Hero’ rescuers aged 78 and 62 confirmed dead, while four others made it to shore after yacht broke up
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Two marine volunteers who died while attempting a dangerous rescue mission have been remembered for their courage and heroism.
The men were deployed as part of a six-person Marine Rescue New South Wales team after a good Samaritan saw a yacht in distress near the breakwater at south Ballina, in the state’s north, on Monday night.
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- Three die in boating tragedy off NSW coast after rescue boat rolls while trying to help sinking yachtGuardian - World · Australian Associated Press · May 4, 2026, 9:18 PM
- Two volunteers among three dead off NSW coast after rescue boat rolls while trying to help sinking yachtGuardian - World · Australian Associated Press · May 5, 2026, 4:07 AM
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