The amazing past of the man who died in tragic boat incident
Rebecca Lollback Mr Warner had taken line honours in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race a number of times, and made headlines in 1966 when he rescued six Tongan boys from a deserted island after they had been given up for dead. Here is his remarkable tale. Original story: THROUGH Peter Warner's binoculars, he noticed a burnt patch on the otherwise green cliff face on the island of Ata. It was enough to spike his curiosity so he sailed across to investigate. The Ballina man's curiosity led to the most remarkable discovery, one he hopes to have immortalised in film. What Mr Warner found on...
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