Dramatic helicopter rescue of two sailors who drifted offshore
Two Victorians were rescued last night after their ship went rogue - 750 metres away from the shore.
Video footage shows a Victorian Police Air Wing helicopter winching the sailors to safety just off Victoria's Great Ocean Road.
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The pair huddled under a blanket to keep warm while awiting rescue. Victoria Police
The pair can be seen sitting on the bow of the ship, huddled together under a blanket before police got to them.
The pair made it ashore safely, without any injuries.
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