Four people rescued from capsized boat by Rottnest ferry

Four people rescued from capsized boat by Rottnest ferry

Four people have been rescued by Rottnest Fast Ferries after they were found clinging to their capsized boat and waving for help on Monday night.

The incident occurred about three kilometres off Pinnaroo Point, near Hillarys at about 6.30pm.

The capsized boat off Rottnest Island.Credit: 9 News Perth

Vision of the rescue shows four males holding on to the sides of the sinking boat, before they begin to leap into the water and swim towards the ferry.

It’s understood the group were on their way back from Rottnest Island when a large wave caused their boat to overturn.

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