Person went overboard near Whakaari/White Island; search operation underway by Maritime NZ, Coastguard, and police.
A person went overboard near Whakaari/White Island and a search operation is underway, coordinated by Maritime NZ's Rescue Coordination Centre. Two Coastguard vessels and two rescue helicopters are involved in the search, which began at 3am. The man is reported missing from a boat about 10 nautical miles east of White Island/Whakaari, with police supporting the rescue operation.
July 24, 2024
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