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The Rescue Center received a distress signal from the Lucky Harvest’s emergency beacon, giving coordinates to its exact location.
Boaters should assess and strengthen their onboard safety kits to ensure they are well prepared in the event of an emergency.
This incident is a strong reminder of the importance of carrying a suitable distress beacon while offshore — it may save your life.
The pair activated a personal locator beacon near the Tasman Glacier at 8:55 am and was picked up by helicopter at 10.07 am.
The man and woman were retrieved from Calder Island, 55 nautical miles north-east of Mackay, after they activated their EPIRB.
PLBS are vital pieces of equipment for anyone at sea, as they help SAR teams track down casualties and respond quickly in emergencies.
LifeFlight crew arrived at the GPS location of the beacon and discovered three people stranded on the beach.
The partner activated a personal locator beacon (PLB) and a multi-agency rescue team arrived at the area.
