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The capsized vessel drifted north before washing ashore at Shelly Beach, where it remained partially embedded halfway up the sand.<\/p>\n
Members of the public later gathered at Shelly Beach to view the damaged boat.<\/p>\n
The surf lifesavers on duty kept the area clear before the boat was recovered and loaded onto a trailer.<\/p>\n
Hutchinson said the incident ended without loss of life or serious injury.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis outcome can be credited to the vigilance, training and cooperation of all involved,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred just 24 hours after the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to search for a reported missing swimmer between Lighthouse Beach and Shelly Beach.<\/p>\n
The search involved extensive aerial coverage alongside marine crews from Ballina Surf Life Saving and Ballina Marine Rescue, with the swimmer returning safely to shore without requiring medical assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
EMERGENCY services rescued three fishermen who were thrown into the water after their boat capsized while crossing the Ballina Bar. The vessel was returning from Byron Bay when it suffered mechanical failure as it approached the bar. The report indicates the throttle cable failed, leaving the boat without power. Without power to hold its course, […]<\/p>\n