The Latest Breaking News from Marine Rescue NSW

Man leaps overboard as yacht erupts in flames at Lake Macquarie

The 30-foot vessel sank at anchor about 300 metres offshore.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 11

Smashed against rocks: how 'Stinker' was saved off Port Stephens

The Hunter fishing identity has detailed the ordeal.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 25

Dog rescued after being swept out to sea and surviving 800m swim to remote island

Dog ‘played hide and seek’ as rescuers approached him

The Independent UK · Jun 2

Miraculous survival, teen surfer found on remote island

About 18 hours after going for an afternoon surf, a teenager has been found alive on a remote island more than 10 kilometres offshore.

AAP · Jul 10, 2025

‘Who Survives This?’: Missing 19 Y.O. Surfer Found Alive On Island 13km Off NSW Shore

"One-in-a-million miracle."

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 10, 2025

‘One in a million’: teen surfer found on remote island 14km off Australian coast

A search involving Marine Rescue NSW, police, PolAir and locals on and around Wooli beach led to Darcy Deefholts, 19, being rescued

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2025

Overboard crew member from Newcastle-bound ship found alive: reports

NSW Police were expected to release a statement soon.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 8, 2024

Body found in search for young boy swept away at Central Coast

Laith Alaid, 11, was on a fishing trip with his family when tragedy struck.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 6, 2024

Search for boy swept into sea suspended, family 'deeply moved' by support

Marine crews will continue patrolling the area in the coming days.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 4, 2024

Family 'distraught' after boy swept out to sea while crossing channel

A major land, sea and sky search is unfolding on the Central Coast.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 4, 2024