<p>Passengers were rescued from a powerboat that sunk in the open ocean about 18 nautical miles off the Gold Coast on May 30.</p><p>Gold Coast Bulletin reported</a> the four men, in their 30s and 40s, were out for a day of fishing when powerful waves swept over the vessel, filling it with water. A distress call was sent out around 1.45 pm, and the men were treading water for 30 minutes before water police and rescue helicopters arrived.</p><p>The men were collected and appeared to have no injuries, save for mild hypothermia, Queensland Police said</a>. Credit: Queensland Police via Storyful</p><br />
