THE Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad has responded to more than 30 rescue calls this summer, prompting a concerning rise in the number of incidents across the region. It has been one of the busiest seasons for the search and rescue service despite safety campaigns from Safe Transport Victoria urging boaters and jet skiers to be prepared before heading out.The Southern Peninsula Rescue Squad is a not-for-profit volunteer marine search and rescue service, which has been based at the Blairgowrie marina for 58 years. It operates 24-7 with 31 local volunteers responding to all calls in southern Port Phillip Bay and…
Monday, February 24
