Two men rescued at Goftons Beach, Bridport
Two men in their late teens have been rescued after an incident at Goftons Beach, Bridport this afternoon. Police and other emergency services, including Surf Life Saving Tasmania, were called to the scene about 4.05pm after reports that two men were experiencing difficulty in the water. The two men were retrieved from the water by…
Man injured in tree felling incident at Garden Island Creek
A 57-year-old man has been injured in an incident involving a falling tree at Garden Island Creek this afternoon. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 1.45pm today. The man was treated by paramedics at the scene and transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries. Initial…
Man rescued after falling overboard near Stanley
A man and woman both in their sixties have been rescued this morning after their vessel’s engine failed leaving them stranded in rough seas off the north-west coast near Stanley. The woman raised the alarm about 9.00am after the man fell overboard while tending to the vessel’s engine during adverse weather conditions. Police coordinated a…
Tasmania Police patrols help ensure a safe start to the new year
Tasmania Police is pleased with the overall behaviour of Tasmanians during last night’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, with the majority of attendees enjoying the festivities responsibly. There was a highly visible police presence across the state focused on community safety and addressing anti-social behaviour. Acting Inspector Danny Jackson from Southern Police said that the Hobart…