The Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to a report of a boat that had run aground on the Northern point of East Kangaroo Island(SW of Whitemark). 

The couple on board had activated their EPRIB to request assistance when their vessel ran into difficulty.  AUSSAR maintained contact with the couple via SATphone while the helicopter and rescue personnel were despatched. 

The couple were safely retrieved from the stricken vessel and transported to Whitemark medical centre suffering mild hypothermia.

The male and female are both 66 years and they were holidaying from Victoria.  The vessel is a yacht, approximately 40' and it is well equipped with all of the necessary safety equipment. 

High winds and large waves prevented the salvage of the vessel.

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