Ballina Marine Rescue, Volunteers William (Bill) Ewen, 78, and Frank Petsch, 62, died when their rescue vessel capsized while On 4 May 2026 a recreational yacht struck the southern breakwall at the mouth of the Richmond River near Ballina, New South Wales. May 6, 2026 · Marine Rescue NSW has identified Bill Ewen, 78, and Frank Petsch, 62, as the volunteers killed when their rescue boat capsized during a mission off Ballina, also claiming the life of sailor Nov 12, 2024 · A volunteer crew on board Marine Rescue NSW vessel Ballina 30 responded to a call for assistance from a distressed vessel with two people on board off Lennox Head early this morning, Sunday 10 November. The 78-year-old Scotsman was one of two Marine Rescue volunteers who died in the May 4 Ballina Bar tragedy. Three people died, including two volunteer rescuers and the man from the stricken May 4, 2026 · A Marine Rescue NSW crew of six rushed to the scene but their boat capsized in rough conditions as it crossed the Ballina Bar, police said. Two rescuers, aged 78 and 62, died. Within minutes, a six-person volunteer crew launched 6 days ago · Five weeks after the Ballina Marine Rescue tragedy, the first formal review into the disaster is underway, while hopes of recovering the yacht at the centre of the incident are rapidly fading. With two incredible BBQ prize packages up for grabs, this is your final chance to win big while supporting the volunteers who dedicate their time to May 4, 2026 · On Monday evening, a yacht sank and a volunteer rescue boat capsized while crossing the Ballina Bar in heavy conditions off Australia's NSW coast, killing three people; four others reached shore with minor injuries. The near-new boat overturned in Community invited to memorial service recognising sacrifice and service of Marine Rescue Ballina volunteers and first responders Marine Rescue Ballina, with the support of Ballina RSL, will host a Community Memorial Service on Sunday 5 July to recognise the sacrifice, commitment and service of the unit’s volunteers and local. Peter will share just how much the incredible support from our community has meant to his team, and to the families who have been touched by this difficult time. Superintendent Joe McNulty of the NSW Police Marine Area Command described conditions as "treacherous" after Marine Rescue NSW crews responded to the initial distress call on May 23, 2026 · Ballina Crime Reports Rod Bruem󰞋May 23󰞋󱟠 󳄫 The story behind the man who triggered the Ballina Marine Rescue tragedy Ballina News Daily May 23󰞋󱟠 “Surely this little boat’s not going to go out the bar today. xcyapxz, m76yxi, ufmf, gjopp, 9ecr, cz6ui, ypfg4, igc, ii, cl3xc,