Marine Rescue Tuross Moruya reports:
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At 3.30pm this afternoon, Tuross/Moruya and Batemans Bay Marine Rescue were tasked to assist a fisherman who had become disorientated and was unable to identify his location or to return to the Moruya River.
When Tuross/Moruya vessel TU21 was in the search area the fisherman was contacted by radio and asked to set off his on-board flare.
The crew of TU21 was then able to locate the boat and guide everyone back to safety.
A valuable reminder about the need to have all emergency equipment, including flares on board and ready to use. If you are unsure about what you need on your boat, check out boating safety equipment checklist
https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/waterways-safety-and-rules/lifejackets-and-safety-equipment/equipment-checklist
Above: the crew of TU21 back at our dock on the Moruya River. Photo: Marine Rescue Tuross Moruya
