A yacht's badly damaged after being smashed against the rocks at Tutukaka Harbour in Northland
A yacht's badly damaged after being smashed against the rocks at Tutukaka Harbour in Northland
2 April 2021
A dramatic rescue took place between about 11.15 last night and just before 1 this morning, after the skipper made an urgent call for help.
Coastguard duty officer Ash Salter says it was upgraded to a mayday call, with the person onboard saying the vessel was being pounded on the rocks.
He says the person was helped by a fellow boatie, then Tutukaka Rescue arrived just before midnight.
There was one person on board, who was wearing a lifejacket.
Salter says he wasn't hurt but the boat has significant damage.
A private salvage operation is taking place today, organised by the owner of the boat or their insurance company.
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