Four passengers aboard a sinking boat near Waterhouse Island have been rescued by a marine police vessel patrolling the area.
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A Tasmania Police spokesperson said the boat started taking on water after its engine failed. They said police were contacted by people aboard shortly before 10am.
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The boat's emergency position indicating radio beacon was activated.
The spokesperson said a helicopter had responded, but was not required for the rescue.
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A rescue helicopter is responding to reports of a boat sinking near Waterhouse Island in Tasmania's north-east.
The four passengers on the catamaran style boat activated its emergency position indicating radio beacon when the vessel started taking on water.
A Tasmania Police spokesperson said the alert is helping emergency services locate the exact position of the boat.
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Daina Oliver
Daina Oliver is digital journalist based in Launceston. She was previously a local government reporter at The Daily Advertiser and The Wimmera Mail-Times after joining ACM in 2017. She is originally from Whyalla, South Australia, and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Media with a specialisation in journalism. Got stories? Get in touch. daina.oliver@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Daina Oliver is digital journalist based in Launceston. She was previously a local government reporter at The Daily Advertiser and The Wimmera Mail-Times after joining ACM in 2017. She is originally from Whyalla, South Australia, and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2016 with a Bachelor of Media with a specialisation in journalism. Got stories? Get in touch. daina.oliver@austcommunitymedia.com.au
