Men winched to safety after seaplane crashes into southern New South Wales lake

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Men winched to safety after seaplane crashes into southern New South Wales lake
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Two men in their 50s are treated for minor cuts and abrasions after their seaplane crashes into Coila Lake in southern New South Wales.

Two men have been taken to hospital after a seaplane crashed near Moruya on the far south coast of New South Wales.Two men in their 50s sat on the plane while it was sinkingEmergency services were called to Coila Lake at Tuross Head just after 1pm following reports of a plane crash.

Police said the male pilot and passenger escaped the wreckage and sat on the plane while it was sinking before being winched to safety by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Both men, aged in their 50s, were treated for minor cuts and abrasions and taken to Moruya District Hospital as a precaution.

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