Boat runs aground off Auckland's eastern suburbs, two rescued
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Save A boat ran aground off the Auckland coastline this afternoon. Photo / Alex Burton
A boat got in trouble and ran aground on rocks at Achilles Point near the Tāmaki River entrance this afternoon.
A police spokeswoman said the incident in Auckland's eastern suburbs was reported at about 1.30pm.
Emergency services were alerted to the incident off Saint Heliers. Photo / GoogleTwo people had been on the boat, thought to be a launch.
"They are
now off it and on another vessel. They did not require medical attention," she said.