A man whose tinnie capsized and sunk was rescued by Marine Rescue NSW volunteers just before 2pm today.
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The man was wearing a life jacket and clung to a buoy as he was being swept out to sea near Crookhaven Head.
Marine Rescue and Nowra-Culburra Surf Life Saving Club volunteers went to the man’s rescue. The Westpac Lifesaver helicopter was also at the scene.
He was taken to the Crookhaven Regional Boat Ramp and checked over by paramedics, who said he was physically alright but cold.
Marine rescue volunteers drag a man into their inflatable after his tinnie had capsized near Crookhaven Head.
Emergency services met the man at Crookaven Regional Boat Ramp after he was pulled from the water.
Emergency services met the man at Crookaven Regional Boat Ramp after he was pulled from the water.
Nowra/Culburra surf lifesavers Josh and Mitchel Pakes battle strong winds on the way back from today’s rescue.
