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Heartbreaking details emerge about Marine Rescue volunteers killed in Ballina bar tragedy

Two Marine Rescue NSW volunteers, William Ewen, 78, and Frank Petsch, 62, died Monday when their rescue vessel capsized near South Ballina while assisting a distressed yacht. Unit commander Peter Hill described Ewen as devoted to rescue work and Petsch as selfless and dependable. Three crew members survived with injuries including broken ribs and possible spinal damage.

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