A boat reported outside the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested a tow across the bar. Whakatane Rescue II was tasked and towed the boat back safely into the harbour.
An inbound vessel broached while attempting to cross the Whakatane Bar,resulting in persons falling overboard. Other boats and Whakatane Rescue II responded and brought the people safely back into the Whakatane harbour for medical assessment and treatment. A big thank...
