A local couple used their boat to ferry police to the fishermen and officers pulled the pair from the water. "This is the second water rescue in the Firth of Thames this week and a timely reminder to make sure you are ready and equipped for emergencies when out on the water." Last Saturday night, four boaties stranded in the water without lifejackets after their boat sank were winched to safety by the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Then the rescue helicopter arrived to winch them to safety. Police said the two fishermen involved in yesterday's rescue had been wearing lifejackets and had appropriate emergency kit.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 11, 2021 23:31 UTC