30s kayaker rescued from Budgewoi Lake by Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes and Westpac helicopter amidst 25-knot winds.
A kayaker in his 30s was rescued from Budgewoi Lake on March 1 after struggling for nearly an hour in rough waters with gusting winds of 25 knots. Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes dispatched a vessel, with the Westpac helicopter providing aerial support. The man, wearing a safety jacket, was uninjured. Marine Rescue warned recreational boaters and paddlers to check conditions before heading out.
March 02, 2024
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