Tag: Coastal rescue
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Helicopter Salvage: Cars Rescued from Sea Along Great Ocean Road
Overview of the Salvage Operation Emergency services carried out a dramatic recovery along Victoria’s Surf Coast after a record rainfall overwhelmed rivers around Wye River and Lorne. More than a dozen vehicles were swept from roads and onto the surf, where strong tides and churning seas posed significant challenges for both the salvagers and the…
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Paramedics Rescue Spear Fisherman from Sydney Cliff
Rescue at Blue Fish Point: Quick response saves a spearfisherman Paramedics were dispatched to Blue Fish Point in Manly, part of Sydney’s northern beaches, after reports of a spear fisherman in trouble on the rocks below a cliff. The call, received around 9:00 am, set into motion a coordinated emergency response that highlighted the capabilities…
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Makara Beach Helicopter Crash: Pilot Airlifted to Wellington Hospital
Incident Overview A helicopter crash occurred near Makara Beach in the early morning hours, prompting an immediate emergency response. The incident was first reported around 7:50am after an electronic location transmitter (ELT) alert was received by RCCNZ, triggering a coordinated rescue operation. The LifeFlight Wellington rescue helicopter, equipped with medical staff, was dispatched to the…