Christmas comes early for Cook Strait kayaker swept out to sea
24 Dec, 2020 09:06 AM
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A person was rescued today by the Police Maritime Unit onboard the Lady Elizabeth IV. Photo / NZ Police
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A series of unfortunate circumstances led to a Cook Strait passenger ferry having to stop mid-journey to assist in a dramatic rescue.
A man was rescued today by the Police Maritime Unit on board the Lady Elizabeth IV after being swept out to sea in a kayak by wind and a strong current.
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However, his kayak capsized a few hundred metres offshore.
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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
A person was rescued today today by the Police Maritime Unit on board the Lady Elizabeth IV after being swept out to sea in a kayak by wind and a strong current.
They had launched their kayak at Red Rocks and intended on fishing close to shore, however shortly after their kayak capsized a few hundred metres offshore.
They were swept further out to sea by strong local currents before they managed to get back on the kayak.
When they tried to paddle back to shore, the 25-knot offshore wind prevented them making any headway. They then capsized again but managed to deploy the anchor to stop them being swept further out to sea.