The Latest Breaking News from Marine Rescue NSW

Whale entangled off NSW Central Coast

Two boats and a whale disentanglement team are on their way to free a distressed whale that has become entangled off Norah Head on the NSW Central Coast.

The New Daily · Jun 6, 2023

Humpback whale freed after hours of being tangled in rope and buoys

Rescue crews worked for several hours.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 6, 2023

Young baby humpback whale free after 'complex' operation off Wollongong coast

Specialist crews along with two volunteer vessels from Marine Rescue NSW successfully disentangled the calf on Saturday at about 4.30pm.

ABC News · Jun 3, 2023

Lake's dangers in spotlight as rescuers gear up for busy Easter break

The safety reminder comes after Lake Macquarie was found among the country's top three lakes and dams for drowning.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2023

Lake Macquarie has most marine rescues in NSW, data shows

Marine Rescue NSW said the Lake Macquarie operations included "numerous missions for grounded and disabled vessels".

Newcastle Herald · Mar 9, 2023

Hooked marlin does a U-turn, kills fishermen’s boat motor

Australian fishermen were hooked up to a black marlin when the billfish turned the tables on them and left them stranded 20 miles offshore.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 22, 2023

Marine Rescue crew pulls kayak paddler from water

A Central Coast Marine Rescue NSW crew has saved a woman who was left stranded in the water for half an hour after capsizing her kayak on Thursday night.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 17, 2023