Seven rescued from grounded boat

Seven people were rescued after a converted fishing trawler ran aground opposite Lobster Beach late in the afternoon on Sunday, August 26.

The crew of another vessel noticed the 45 foot timber boat in difficulties about 5pm, and notified Central Coast Marine Rescue.

Two boats were dispatched from the Point Clare base, one of which secured a line to the vessel in trouble.

Several attempts were made to refloat the boat, without success.

Two adults and four children from North Narrabeen were transferred to the second Marine Rescue craft to be returned to Careel Bay, while a fifth child was reunited with her father at Ettalong Wharf.

The skipper of the grounded boat decided to remain on board overnight and attempt to float the craft at the next high tide (4.28am Monday).

Media Release, 26 Aug 2012

Shea Wicks, Central Coast Marine Rescue