Flat battery. – 04/10/2022 – 7:55 to 9:27

A jetski 2km off the Thornton Bar reported a flat battery and requested a jump start. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and proceeded towards the area. The jetski then advised he had managed to get the engine started and was returning to shore. Whakatane Rescue II was stood down and returned to Whakatane.

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  • Whakatāne Ch 18, 60, 16
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