Police reported that three people had been washed off the Thornton Bar. Whakatane Rescue with 5 crew was tasked to assist and an All Stations call made for other assistance. Two good samaritans offered to assist with the search. Conditions were good with no...
A boat with 2 POB ran out of fuel near Whakatane Bar and ran aground on Coastlands side of western rocks. Good samaritan responded immediately before Whakatane Rescue could be called out and towed the boat to safety.
A member of the public reported to Ohope Surf Club that a paddle boarder was thought to be waving a paddle in distress 2-5km off Ohope School. A few minutes later the paddle boarder had disappeared. Surf Club notified CG Whakatane and Whakatane Rescue was tasked to...
Boat 7.2m had engine failure off Whakatane Bar. Three POB and conditions good with 0.5m swell. Whakatane Rescue responded with crew of 5. Boat engine was started and proceeded across bar with Whakatane Rescue in attendance in case of further problems.
Boat 5.2m fibreglass lost steering due to broken steering cable off Whakatane Bar. 3 POB and conditions good. Whakatane Rescue responded with crew of 3 and towed boat back over the bar to safety.
