An image captured on the evening of May 5 off the coast of Ballina, NSW, as the tragic situation unfolded. Courtesy of Nick Duffy
At least three people, including two volunteers, have died after a yacht and a rescue boat encountered difficulties in rough waters off Ballina on the New South Wales (NSW) north coast.
According to the NSW Police Force, emergency services were contacted at about 6:15 p.m. on May 4 after a member of the public reported a yacht that appeared to be having difficulties off the South Ballina break wall.
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