Two men suffered hypothermia after being rescued in a multi-agency operation in Port Stephens on Wednesday night.
Emergency services were called to Fingal Island about 7.30pm on 22 April following a Mayday call by a sailing crew.
Port Stephens Water Police and Marine Rescue NSW personnel responded to the area and located a 10-meter vessel stranded on submerged rocks.
Due to the challenging conditions – including darkness, strong southerly winds and moderate seas – further assistance was sought from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) and CHC’s “Chopper 21”.
The men, aged 54 and 69, were then winched to safety by the latter, before being airlifted to Williamtown Airport.
NSW Ambulance paramedics also treated the pair for minor injuries.
Inquiries into the incident are underway by Port Stephens Water Police.
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