# Life Rafts Lost at Sea

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-06-07T18:41:08+00:00
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A ferry trip from Great Barrier Island to Auckland turned chaotic when both life rafts snapped free mid-voyage amid rough seas, delaying the journey by two hours. Passenger Bruce Hopkins, known for his role in The Lord of the Rings, watched the rafts detach—one inflated and drifted back toward shore, the other vanished after a crew member’s failed attempt to retrieve it. SeaLink confirmed the incident, noting no safety risk and that a sister ship accompanied the vessel. Despite the drama, Hopkins remains a fan of the island, calling the ordeal part of the adventure. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cac4a843bd93dbc5

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