water rescues
Rescue from chilly dam
Emergency services have rescued a man and his dog after they got trapped in a dam near Birregurra.
Beach rescue numbers surge for area
Great Ocean Road region lifesaving authorities are urging people to remain safe around water as water rescue numbers increase.
By Jena Carr
DRAMATIC FOOTAGE: Police winch two people from stranded boat
A police helicopter has winched two people from a stricken boat in a dramatic night-time rescue at Johanna.
Busy times continue for SES rescue crew
Colac SES has kicked off the year rescuing a stranded jet skier on Lake Colac and an injured bike rider in the Otways.
Flat battery leaves two boaters stranded
Colac’s SES crew jumped to action to rescue two boaters stranded in Lake Colac.
SES hones search skills
Colac’s SES volunteers are refreshing their water skills as more boats take to Lake Colac during summer.