Bulk carrier rescues two fishermen and Smokey the dog after boat sinks
Two fishermen and their dog were rescued after their boat sank off the North Queensland coast. A nearby bulk carrier, Flourish Power, responded to the distress call and successfully retrieved them from a life raft. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority emphasized the importance of maintaining emergency beacons for swift rescue operations.
- ▪The fishermen's boat sank approximately 139 kilometers north-east of Airlie Beach.
- ▪The bulk carrier Flourish Power was able to locate and rescue the men and their dog around 1:15 am.
- ▪The Australian Maritime Safety Authority highlighted the need for registered emergency beacons to aid in rescue efforts.
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| Publication time | Wed, 27 May 2026 07:46:22 +0000 |
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Fishermen and dog rescued off Whitsunday coast after fishing boat sinksBy Yasmine Wright Gittins and Liam O'ConnellABC Tropical NorthTopic:Marine IncidentsWed 27 May 2026 at 5:46pmWed 27 May 2026 at 5:46pmWed 27 May 2026 at 5:46pmThe lifeboat was spotted just after midnight. (Supplied: Australian Maritime Safety Authority)In short: Two men and a dog have been retrieved from a lifeboat after their boat sank off the North Queensland coast. The men were rescued by a nearby bulk carrier and flown back to Mackay this morning.
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