Flat battery. – 05/07/2022 – 13:16 to 15:30

A jetski and a boat reported at the Raurimus anchored beside each other, both with flat batteries and requested jump starts. Whakatane Rescue II was launched, jump started the jetski but towed the boat back across the Whakatane Bar.

Engine problem. – 04/25/2022 – 12:00 to 12:16

A boat reported off the Whakatane Bar with an engine problem and requested a tow. The call was heard by another boat who offered to help. The stricken vessel was taken under tow and both boats returned safely back across the . A big thank you to the good samaritan.

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