00:00A 41-year-old man was safely rescued from his catamaran boat
00:04after it started taking on water in rough seas.
00:10The skipper and sole occupant was travelling south from New South Wales
00:14and encountered rough seas when he attempted to enter Lake's entrance
00:17just after 11pm on October 12.
00:20While trying to gain control of his 6.6-metre catamaran,
00:24he sustained a broken wrist as it began taking on water.
00:30He contacted emergency services and Water Police officers winched him to safety.
00:36He was taken to the hospital with mild hypothermia and treatment for his wrist.
00:41Water Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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