Battery problem. – 01/12/2024 – 10:29 to 12:10

A boat reported off the Radio Masts with a flat battery and requested assistance. Whakatane Rescue II was launched and located the vessel. A jump start was unsuccessful so the boat was towed back to Whakatane.

Electrical problem – 01/09/2024 – 12:44 to 14:56

A boat reported East of Whale Is with an electrical problem and requested assistance. An All Stations call resulted in a vessel responding. The stricken vessel was located and towed safely back to Whakatane. A big thank you to the good samaritan.

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