Medical Emergency – 05/16/2021 – 10:50 to 13:40

A boat reported at White Is with a medical emergency and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue launched with a medic on board and rendezvoused with the boat. The person was transferred to Whakatane Rescue and brought back to Whakatane. 

Engine problem – 05/06/2021 – 16:38 to 20:20

A boat reported SW of the Rangipapa Knoll with a blown water hose and requested assistance. The call was heard by another vessel who offered to help and took the boat in tow. However, during the tow the rope broke, so Whakatane Rescue was tasked to take over. All 3...