A boat that capsized near Tathra on Monday has been brought ashore and removed.
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On January 21, four people were rescued from their boat after it took on water and capsized off Mogareeka.
Attempts were made by Merimbula Marine Rescue to tow the sinking vessel to the beach in front of the Tathra Surf Life Saving Club, but were abandoned due to safety concerns.
Merimbula Marine Rescue volunteer Fay Cousin said they initially thought to tow the boat to Kianinny, but as it was determined it could not be safely righted and not knowing what was trailing underneath the capsized vessel, they decided the better course of action would be to take it to the beach.
While the surf club provided assistance of where to bring it in, Ms Cousin said they could not bring the boat completely in to the shore as it was sinking too low.
The sunken boat was left just beyond the breakers out from the surf club and it was hoped the boat would eventually wash ashore with help from SLSC members.
Images sent to the Bega District News on Wednesday showed surf club members pulling the boat to shore before it was picked up and removed by a large CAT excavator.
Ms Cousin said she thought the boat may have taken on water due to the bungs not being placed correctly.