DON'T be alarmed if you see rescue choppers and boats out and about today (January 15) as it's probably all part of a Marine Rescue Forster open day.
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The event is being held outside the local control tower with information stalls offering up-to-date information on Customs, the Maritime Service, Surf Life Saving Australia and NSW Marine Rescue.
Local Marine Rescue Unit Commander Dennis Travers said everyone is invited to attend to learn more about these vital services.
The open day kicked off at around 10 am and will wrap up at 1pm with a sausage sizzle available.
WATER EXPO: demonstrations on the water as part of the Marine Rescue open day
OPEN DAY: There was plenty of action near the breakwall today as crowds gathered for the Forster Marine Rescue open day.
OPEN DAY: There was plenty of action near the breakwall today as crowds gathered for the Forster Marine Rescue open day.
SEEING THE HELICOPTER: Joanne Donovan from Sydney with her daughters Alicia, 4, and Brooke, 8 check out the helicopter as part of the open day.
VISITING: Lily Meizer, 3, from Sydney.
OPEN DAY: There was plenty of action near the breakwall today as crowds gathered for the Forster Marine Rescue open day.
GREAT WEATHER: Katelyn Maxwell (right) with her sister Larissa Maxwell from Sydneyat the Marine Rescue open day.
OPEN DAY: There was plenty of action near the breakwall today as crowds gathered for the Forster Marine Rescue open day.
NICE DAY OUT: Lily Meizer, 3, with her grandmother Jenny Nascimento from Wollongong.
WATER EXPO: demonstrations on the water as part of the Marine Rescue open day
