22 Mar 2022

Rescue efforts continue in Far North fishing boat disaster

From Morning Report, 7:39 am on 22 March 2022

Police divers are joining the search for the last person missing in the Far North fishing boat disaster. Four people have died and five were rescued after the Enchanter sank off North Cape on Sunday.

A rogue wave is understood to have hit the boat. The rough weather continued yesterday, as rescue teams scoured the sea, but conditions are looking more favourable this morning.

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has opened an inquiry into the tragedy.

Rescue Coordination Centre spokesperson Nick Burt spoke to Corin Dann.