Catamaran Capsizes In Rough Seas Off Newcastle Coast; 2 Rescued, 3 Dead

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AMSA has completed search and rescue operations following the capsize of a catamaran in rough seas off Newcastle with five people on board, including a teenage girl.

Two people were rescued from the water and taken to John Hunter Hospital for assessment, a 14-year old girl and 45 year-old man. Three people were sadly confirmed deceased at the scene and bodies were recovered from the water by Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW.

AMSA first detected the...

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