Three people were forced to jump from a sinking boat and swim to safety near Little Barrier Island tonight
Three people were forced to jump from a sinking boat and swim to safety near Little Barrier Island tonight
10 January 2020
Auckland Westpac Rescue helicopter flew to help around 6pm after being told a boat carrying three people - described as two adult and one young adult was sinking.
En route the crew were told by the Coastguard that a nearby boat had picked them up.
When the helicopter arrived the stricken boat was fully engulfed in flames.
None of three people needed medical help.
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