Snagged lines capsizes boat

The Firth of Thames. Image: Google Maps.

A pair of fishermen setting lines in the Firth of Thames went for an unscheduled swim when their boat capsized this afternoon.

Police were notified about 1pm.

A police spokesperson says two men who were setting fishing lines in the Firth of Thames and the lines got snagged.

'The pair went out in a small dinghy to unsnag the lines and the dinghy capsized. The pair called for help and a member of the public on land saw the call for help and alerted Police.

'The Westpac Rescue helicopter was deployed however the two men were assisted to shore with help from another boatie who was in the area.”

The pair who had capsized did not need medical treatment they were just cold due to their time in the water.

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1 comment

The question is...

Posted on 28-03-2017 21:42 | By comfortablynumb

Were they wearing life jackets? Let's hope so.


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