Tag: WESTPAC HELICOPTER SERVICE
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MAN MISSING IN THE CLARENCE RIVER AFTER JUMPING OFF BOAT
A man missing in the Clarence River has sparked a multiagency search at Illuka Bay. Police say the man resides on a boat and believe that he entered the water to retrieve his stray dinghy. The alarm was raised after he failed to resurface. Police divers, marine rescue, surf lifesaving and the Westpac helicopter are…
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WESTPAC CHOPPER AND EMERGENCY SERVICES IN TRAINING AT BYRON BAY
If you were wondering what the commotion was off the coast of Byron Bay today, the Westpac rescue helicopter was involved in a special training exercise. Together with New South Wales ambulance and other emergency services, crews tested their skills, making sure they’re prepared for incidents on land and in the water. (NO AUDIO)
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INJURED BUSHWALKER WINCHED TO SAFETY NORTH OF NIMBIN
An injured bushwalker has been winched to safety after he slipped while walking the Mount Nardi track, north of Nimbin, yesterday afternoon. Emergency services and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the incident. The 56-year-old man was airlifted to Lismore Base Hospital in a stable condition with a fractured ankle. (NO VIDEO)
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MAN HIT BY CAR ON PACIFIC HIGHWAY AT WARDELL
A man is recovering in hospital after he was struck by car on the Pacific Highway at Wardell last night. The Toyota Landcruiser was reportedly travelling at 100 kilometres an hour when it hit the man, who’s believed to be aged in his 20s. The circumstances surrounding the crash are still under investigation, the driver…
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LENNOX HEAD SURFER WINCHED OFF CLIFF FACE
A surfer has been winched to safety after he was reportedly bashed onto rocks by heavy swell at Boulders Beach. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the calls for help just after 7.30 this morning. “The male was located, he actually managed to get out of the water but actually traversed up a cliff face.”…
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WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER SURPASSES 10,000 MISSIONS ON NORTH COAST
The Lismore based Westpac Rescue Helicopter has surpassed a significant milestone. The service recently completed its 10,000th mission on the North Coast.
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WINGHAM HOUSE BECOMES CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR FOR WESTPAC HELICOPTER
Hard to ignore – one Wingham resident’s magnificent Christmas lights display, is winning heartfelt praise from locals. Rodney Cribbin puts up thousands every year – all in the name of charity.