Dinghy could be related to Browns Island fire and woman found thereEmergency services unsure how woman became stranded on blazing Browns IslandPolice are looking for the owners of a dinghy found last week near a Hauraki Gulf island that was the scene of a major blaze, and where a woman was found stranded. The 38-year-old woman apparently caused the massive blaze on uninhabited Browns Island when she lit a fire to attract help after being stranded for three days. READ MORE:* Browns Island fire: Stranded woman lit blaze to attract attention of boats​* Woman found as fire burns on Browns IslandThe white dinghy with an orange-coloured trim, and no oars or motor, was seen floating between Browns Island and Musick Point around 3.30pm last Monday (October 31). SIMON MAUDE / FAIRFAX NZ Auckland firefighters damp down Browns Island fire. "This was found on the same day the woman says she was left stranded on Browns Island, so we're to keen hear of any sightings of the dinghy between Browns Island and Musick Point on October 31," De Heer said.

Source: Stuff November 07, 2016 00:45 UTC