Ballina Boating Accident, May 5, 2026 · The Ballina breakwater, where another boat sank earlier this year, is notorious for its shifting sands, strong tidal flows and large ocean swells. Two rescuers, aged 78 and 62, died. 'The entrance to the Richmond River at Ballina has long carried a reputation as one of the most dangerous river bars on the Australian coast,' Marine Rescue NSW has said. May 4, 2026 · Tragic Yacht Accident: Two Heroic Rescuers Also Lost Their Lives – Video Three people have died, including two volunteer rescuers, after a yacht sank and a rescue boat capsized in rough weather off the coast of Australia. Credit: 7NEWS Mental health clinicians and counsellors have now been deployed to support volunteers, survivors and grieving families in the wake of what Andrews called “the darkest night” in Marine Rescue NSW history. Three people died, including two volunteer rescuers and the man from the stricken May 5, 2026 · Three people have died after a boating accident at Ballina on the northern NSW coast. May 5, 2026 · The Ballina community is reeling tonight after a deadly boating accident claimed three lives. May 5, 2026 · Three people have died after two vessels were caught in rough conditions off the coast of Ballina in northern New South Wales, with police confirming two volunteer rescuers were among those killed. Tragedy struck after a member of the public called emergency services about 6. Two of those who died were volunteers from the local Marine Rescue Unit, 62-year-old Frank Petsch and 78-year May 5, 2026 · Watch 37s Three people including two Marine Rescue volunteers have died after a boating accident at Ballina off the northern NSW coast. k1, sjxsun, am765x, ul, t6h, pxf, cl1lad, g9pc, 7mceli, 3ysr,