A woman stuck on the rocks at Castor Bay on Auckland’s North Shore had a lucky escape thanks to a charged mobile phone and quick Police work.
Just after 1.30pm, Police received a call from a woman stating she was trapped on rocks between Castor Bay Beach and Kennedy Park.
Waitematā East Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant CJ Miles, says a unit arrived quickly, with one officer scaling rocks around the bay until locating the woman.
“She was getting battered by waves and an incoming tide.
“Officers were able to provide some reassurance until the Auckland Police Maritime Unit arrived and threw her a lifejacket.”
The constable jumped into the water to assist the woman’s extraction onto the Maritime Unit’s vessel.
Senior Sergeant Miles says the woman was transported back to Mechanic’s Bay for a medical assessment.
“This was a team effort and a great example of our resources and staff working together to achieve great outcomes.
“This rescue also highlights the importance of a working mobile phone, and to contact emergency services if you need help.
“If you get into trouble, please call 111 as soon as possible, as this will enable an emergency response at the earliest opportunity.”
Image credit: SJ Objio
Very friggin funny.
You messed up the headline. “Quick thinking” cops. Pretty much every other article about police would question this statement.