They are framed by a lifebuoy from the former Aranui ferry, which was dedicated on the same day as their school. |
Their findings will be available within days enabling the lifebuoy committee to proceed with putting more buoys in place. |
The loss of the lifebuoy hampered rescue attempts and the lifebuoy was not available for buoyant support at a crucial time of the rescue. |
A brand new lifebuoy now sits on a post adjacent to Lake McKay at the Australian Defence College in Weston, Canberra. |
He said a lifebuoy closest to the scene had been replaced three days before the incident, but was not there on the day. |
The CCG Maritime Region records show that the lifebuoy was found to have been fitted with a line during the August 1991 inspection. |