Helicopter spotlight a 'shining light' for stranded fisherman
John 'Stinker' Clarke, 77, was rescued off Port Stephens after his boat capsized on June 24. A multi-agency team found him after hours of searching, using a spotlight to locate him floating in the water. Clarke expressed gratitude to his rescuers, acknowledging that a life jacket saved his life in perilous conditions.
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Published 30 Jun 2026, 06:13 UTC · Updated 30 Jun 2026, 06:21 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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