Police report that three people die after a Marine Rescue NSW vessel rolls while responding to a yacht in distress off the South Ballina break wall on Monday night. Multiple outlets report that heavy conditions are involved, with the rescue attempt occurring as two vessels become stricken near the NSW North Coast. NSW Police say three people are confirmed dead, and four others make it to shore, according to reporting from outlets including The Guardian. ABC and other sources describe the sequence as Marine Rescue NSW units travelling to help a yacht in trouble, with their vessel subsequently rolling. Local media describe the incident as a boating accident and a rescue operation that turns deadly during rough weather. Details on the number of people aboard each vessel are not consistent across the limited excerpts provided, but the core points—Marine Rescue NSW responding to a distressed yacht near the South Ballina break wall, the rescue vessel rolling, and fatalities alongside survivors reaching shore—are reported across multiple outlets. Authorities continue to manage the incident response and investigation as the details are confirmed.