Two Marine Rescue Volunteers Killed In Sydney
Two marine rescue officers from the Bellamy unit died while attempting to aid a vessel in distress, according to Principal Joe McNulty. The incident has been described as a tragedy by McNulty in a statement to ABC Sydney. The specific location of the rescue attempt was not disclosed. Two volunteers from Marine Rescue New South Wales died during a response operation in Sydney last night. Marine Rescue New South Wales Commander Todd Andrews described the event as the darkest night in the organization's history. Police Marine Area Commander Joe McNulty stated that divers have been deployed to the scene but have not yet entered the water. The immediate focus of the organization is supporting those affected by the tragedy.
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ABC NewsRadio AU
“Very unfortunately, very tragically, two marine rescue officers from the Bellamy unit have lost their lives going to the aid of a stricken vessel in distress.”
2GB Sydney
“Two of our volunteers lost their lives during the response. They were serving their local community and they've made the ultimate sacrifice to help others. Last night was the darkest night in Marine Rescue history.”
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