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This week the crew and family of 'Mduduze' - the Marlin rescue operation (26 April), treated the crew of Station 5, Durban to a braai and drinks in gratitude for the rescue. Gareth Collingwood and Gary Clouws who were both injured by a marlin during the Durban Ski Boat Fishing Festival took the opportunity to thank the crew for their professionalism, skill and determination in evacuating them to hospital. Both men are well on their way to making a full recovery.Salim Dadabhay & Gary Clouws discuss the rescue. Salim Dadabhay & Gary Clouws discuss the rescue.Gary Collingwood and Stephen Muller share a laugh during the braai. Gary Collingwood and Stephen Muller share a laugh during the braai.Marc Giesler (fellow crew member), Fiona Collingwood, Gareth Collingwood & Gary Glouws say thanks to the crew of Station 5. Marc Giesler (fellow crew member), Fiona Collingwood, Gareth Collingwood & Gary Glouws say thanks to the crew of Station 5.The story carried by The Mercury. The story carried by The Mercury.
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