A rescue operation off Gisborne's Sponge Bay resulted in one person hospitalized and two treated.

A rescue operation occurred off Gisborne's Sponge Bay on Tuesday morning, involving Surf Life Saving New Zealand and a helicopter. Responding to an emergency at Tuamotu Island, rescuers deployed two Inflatable Rescue Boats and airlifted a medic to assist an unconscious individual in the water. One person was taken to Gisborne Hospital in moderate condition, while two others with minor injuries were treated at the scene.

November 04, 2024
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