The man set off his beacon when his boat split down the centre and became swamped in the shallow water in a remote location without land access north of mainland Northern Territory.
A helicopter was deployed to the scene, landing on a beach near the man and his boat.
“Today’s [fast and collaborative] rescue illustrates how effective [Australia’s SAR systems and equipment] are, and how efficient they can be when safety equipment is carried and activated appropriately.”
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https://www.mix1049.com.au/news/local-news/88278-fisherman-rescued-off-melville-island