BY IAN CROUCH
A lucky escape for 5 people and their pet after a boat explosion and sinking near Soldiers Point.
Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage says a small cuddy cab style boat had 4 adults, a child and a dog on board when the explosion occurred at about 2.00pm on Monday and the vessel started taking on water.
A Marine Rescue Vessel and crew were training nearby and raced to the scene.
Two adults and the child were rescued by members of the public and the vessel was towed to Lemon Tree Passage where the other two adults and the dog got off safely moments before the boat sank.
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| The boat was towed to Lemon Tree Passage where it promptly sank Picture Marine rescue Lemon Tree Passage |
