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Ferry Passenger Rescued After Plunging into Choppy Seas

4/29/2025

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  • A man plunged into the waters from a ferry en route to Auckland from Waiheke Island this morning. The ferry quickly turned back, prompting a swift response from police and ambulance teams. A Coastguard spokesperson acknowledged the incident, while a fellow passenger described the difficulties faced in rescuing the man from the choppy sea.