Three men spent six hours in the water off Tolaga Bay before a major search and rescue effort. Photo: NZ Defence ForceYellow leggings and fuel tanks helped three cray fishermen in the water for about seven hours after capsizing near Tolaga Bay be rescued. "We eventually got clear of the reef and picked up some flotation devices, which were two fuel tanks." "Once I got onto the rescue boat, I just had to lie down. Sidetracked has since been recovered and Destounis's focus is on getting back in the water and getting business back under way.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 19, 2026 20:33 UTC