Police on jetskis rescue man and child caught out by tide and stranded on rocky outcrop off Darwin beach

Two people have been rescued by police on jetskis after they were caught out by the rising tide and wound up stuck on a rocky reef outcrop just off the Nightcliff shore.

NT Water Police Acting Sergeant Sean Stanley and Senior Constable Troy Harris. Police rescued a man and boy off a rocky outcrop yesterday after they got caught out by the rising tide. Picture: NT Police

TWO people have been rescued by NT Police on jetskis after they were caught out by the rising tide and wound up stuck on a rocky reef outcrop just off the Nightcliff shore.

Darwin Watch Commander Senior Sergeant Rob Engels said water police were called out to rescue the stranded duo.

The two males aged 31 and 12 were rescued from a rocky outcrop adjacent to Sunset Park.

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“Police used their jetskis to rescue the pair who at the time were waist deep in water and returned them safely to shore,” Sen Sgt Engels said.

St John Ambulance operations manager Craig Garraway said the rescued pair were kids.

He said they did not require medical attention.

Acting Sergeant Sean Stanley warned people to be mindful of the tides.

“The incoming tides here in the Top End can move incredibly quickly, this incident serves as a timely reminder to check tide times and always be aware around our waterways,” he said.

“I would like to commend the members of the Water Police for safely conveying the pair back to shore and for the assistance provided by other agencies. This was a fantastic result.”

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