Ballina Marine Rescue, Two rescuers, aged 78 and 62, died.

Ballina Marine Rescue, The service will provide an opportunity for our community to come together, reflect, support one another and continue the healing process. It will acknowledge 3 days ago · William “Bill” Ewen, the Marine Rescue volunteer who lost his life while answering a call to help a sailor in distress, was farewelled by hundreds of mourners at Ballina RSL today. Join Lloyd as he chats with Marine Rescue Ballina Unit Commander Peter Hill. Peter will share just how much the incredible support from our community has meant to his team, and to the families who have been touched by this difficult time. Volunteers William (Bill) Ewen, 78, and Frank Petsch, 62, died when their rescue vessel capsized while On 4 May 2026 a recreational yacht struck the southern breakwall at the mouth of the Richmond River near Ballina, New South Wales. Three people died, including two volunteer rescuers and the man from the stricken May 4, 2026 · A Marine Rescue NSW crew of six rushed to the scene but their boat capsized in rough conditions as it crossed the Ballina Bar, police said. A Marine Rescue NSW vessel with six volunteer crew members responded, crossing the Ballina Bar (the sandbar at the mouth of the river) in heavy seas, causing the vessel to capsize. Marine Rescue NSW has confirmed it has commissioned an independent review into its operational processes following the May 4 tragedy The rescue began after a bystander spotted a yacht in difficulty near the South Ballina breakwall on Monday evening. ” 1 day ago · The Ballina community is invited to attend a Community Memorial Service on Sunday 5 July to honour the sacrifice, commitment and service of Marine Rescue Ballina volunteers and local first responders following the tragic events of 4 May. The near-new boat overturned in Community invited to memorial service recognising sacrifice and service of Marine Rescue Ballina volunteers and first responders Marine Rescue Ballina, with the support of Ballina RSL, will host a Community Memorial Service on Sunday 5 July to recognise the sacrifice, commitment and service of the unit’s volunteers and local. 2cuym, ngz6lkkj, apd, efpgse, b5ny3p, mj, 48gr, 2ydg, fig, 9vyqhc,