Newcastle News

BOAT SINKS OFF STOCKTON

A person has been plucked to safety from the sea off Newcastle, after an 11 metre boat started taking water and sank in Stockton Bight.

The alarm was raised just after midday with several aircraft, including a rescue helicopter responding.

The boat’s sole occupant was picked up by water police.

The craft is reported to have sunk around four kilometres off Stockton Beach.

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