Man rescued after drive through flood waters at Missabotti Coffs Coast Nambucca Valley by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 13, 2025 A MAN was rescued after attempting to drive through flood waters at Missabotti on Saturday. Emergency services were called to Missabotti Road, Missabotti – about 30km northwest of Nambucca Heads – at around 8pm, following reports a man had been washed away by flood waters. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au On arrival, officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District were told a 71-year-old man had attempted to cross flood waters in a Toyota Landcruiser; however, the vehicle failed to cross and was swept downstream. The man was located in the water nearby, holding onto the rear of the vehicle which was pinned near some large trees. Local police together with SES personnel, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance officers attended and commenced an operation to retrieve the man from the water. A lifejacket was able to be successfully floated to the man prior to the arrival of the SES Swift Water Rescue Team, who completed the rescue with an inflatable raft. The man was assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics and did not require any medical treatment.
