05/05/2026
Last night, a volunteer crew from the Marine Rescue NSW Ballina unit responded to an urgent call for assistance from a yachtsman in difficulty. Tragically, two of the volunteer crew lost their lives during the course of that incident response.
It is a reminder that Marine Search and Rescue volunteers respond into a dynamic environment that is not without risk.
Our thoughts are with the family members, the other crew members as they recover, and the wider Marine Rescue NSW membership.
