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Five rescued in early morning water callout after boat hits Manukau Bar
21 Apr, 2021 10:52 PM
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The Manukau Bar is a dangerous spot and just last month four people were rescued from a sinking boat in the same area. Photo / File
The Manukau Bar is a dangerous spot and just last month four people were rescued from a sinking boat in the same area. Photo / File
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By: Nikki Preston
A group of five boaties sparked an early morning water rescue after their vessel hit the notoriously dangerous Manukau Bar and water started pouring onboard.
Police Maritime, the Eagle and Auckland Westpac Rescue helicopters and Coastguard responded to the vessel s distress call at about 3.30am on Wednesday, a police media spokesperson said.