Ecologist worried damaged boat could pollute sensitive rock platform
An ecologist has raised concerns about potential pollution after a boat ran aground in northern NSW. The vessel, which became a minor tourist attraction, was salvaged using excavators due to damage to its hull. The boat will be transported for further assessment, with environmental considerations taken into account during the operation.
- ▪The yacht ran aground at Flat Rock just north of Ballina on Tuesday.
- ▪Both men on board the vessel activated their emergency beacon and were rescued with minor injuries.
- ▪The salvage operation involved two 30 tonne excavators to minimize environmental impact.
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Ecologist raises environmental concerns after boat runs aground in northern NSWBy Hannah Ross and Amoretta HartleyABC North CoastTopic:Marine IncidentsSat 6 Jun 2026 at 7:06amSat 6 Jun 2026 at 7:06amSat 6 Jun 2026 at 7:06amThe yacht has become a minor tourist attraction since it was marooned on Tuesday. (Supplied Markus Pache)In short:A vessel ran aground in northern NSW on Tuesday and had to be salvaged by excavators.An ecologist says he is now concerned for the intertidal ecosystem.What's next?The vessel will be trucked to a land-based yard for further assessment.abc.net.au/news/environmental-concerns-boat-dragged-off-rocks-flat-rocks-ballina/106764100Link copiedShareShare articleAn ecologist says he is concerned for an intertidal ecosystem in northern NSW after excavators were used to…
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