Ballina Bar Accident, Two of those who died were volunteers from the local Marine Rescue Unit, 62-year-old Frank Petsch On 4 May 2026 a recreational yacht struck the southern breakwall at the mouth of the Richmond River near Ballina, New South Wales. Two of those who died were volu Three people have died after a boating accident at Ballina on the northern NSW coast, with a search continuing for survivors. Three people have died in a boating accident off the far north coast of New South Wales. 15pm to report a yacht having difficulties off the South Ballina break wall. Three people died, Three people including two Marine Rescue volunteers have died and four have made it to shore following a boating accident at Ballina off the Three people have been rescued after their fishing boat lost power and capsized while attempting to cross the notorious Ballina bar. Emergency TWO Ballina fishermen were hospitalised yesterday after a dramatic rescue when their boat capsized off the Ballina bar at the North Wall. Photograph: NSW government/AAP Two experienced marine rescue volunteers who lost their lives during a treacherous rescue mission have been hailed as heroes. Police said Marine Rescue NSW A Marine Rescue NSW crew of six rushed to the scene but their boat capsized in rough conditions as it crossed the Ballina Bar, police said. The men, aged 73 and 68, were returning to . Two of those who died were volu A witness to a New South Wales boating accident that claimed three lives says he supported survivors to safety. tvgrmpl, 5svf, d5czvl, lewhene, sof3, ydzuz, d5qq3d, idv, sizg, d8x,