Boaties rescued after propeller entangled in Cook Strait fishing net

Police vessel Lady Elizabeth was used to tow the boat back to Tarakena Bay. Photo/File

A small runabout boat has been towed back to safety after its propeller became entangled in a fishing net in Cook Strait tonight.

A police spokeswoman said the crew of three, who were all wearing lifejackets, became stranded about one nautical mile from Wellington Airport.

A call for help from the crew of the five metre boat was made about 6.20pm.

The boat was towed by police vessel Lady Elizabeth back to Tarakena Bay.