Person rescued from Browns Bay during Sealegs amphibious boat sales event

A person was rescued by an amphibious boat during the Sealegs sales event at Browns Bay on Saturday.

A person was rescued from the water at an Auckland beach on Saturday thanks to the quick thinking of those at an amphibious boat sales event.

A beachgoer in Browns Bay alerted the Sealegs team of a person in distress in the water during their pre-summer sales event.

Sealegs happened to be hosting their pre-summer sales event at Browns Bay when someone needed assistance in the water

“The quick launch capability of the Sealegs amphibious craft meant we could get to the patient extremely quickly, resulting in a successful rescue and the saving of a life,” a spokesperson said.