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10 Aug 2022

Fishing charter flips off Shelly Beach

Shona Aylward (South Coast Herald) Picture: MED-EVAC. The capsized boat off Shelly Beach.

Three fishermen were lucky to escape with minor injuries, after the ski-boat they were launching capsized off Shelly Beach a short while ago.

Glen Preston of Med-Evac said his team together with staff from KwaZulu-Natal Sharks Board and crew from Shelly Beach NSRI helped the skipper and two passengers safely to shore.

Med-Evac and other rescue services assist during the ski-boat accident. PHOTO BY MED-EVAC

“The fishermen had minor injuries and the vessel washed up onto the rocks,” said Preston.

It appears the ski-boat had engine failure while trying to launch, it was further hit by a wave and pushed over.

Emergency services respond to a capsized ski-boat off Shelly Beach. PHOTO BY MED-EVAC

The fishing charter, which was badly damaged, was later towed off the beach.

 

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