Sea Rescue - Motukawiti Island, Northland -
Northland
A man has been rescued from the sea off the
Northland coast overnight after a yacht struck rocks and
sank. Emergency services were notified at about 11pm after
the yacht struck rocks at Motukawiti Island, bout 4 km
offshore from Matauri Bay in Northland. Coastguard vessels
and the Northland Rescue Helicopter responded to the
incident and the yacht was located at about 1am 500 metres
North of Motukawiti Island.
When the rescue vessel arrived
the yacht had sunk, with only mast and sails above the
water.
There was no sign of the skipper who was the sole
occupant. The search continued for the skipper, and at about
1:30 am he was found by the Manaia Rescue vessel swimming in
the sea.
He was picked up and taken to Whangaroa
Harbour.
He does not appear to be badly injured. Salvage
of the yacht will be considered in the
morning.
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