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Three incidents keep search and rescue crews busy in Tasmania

From ABC Australia · () English

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Search and rescue crews in Tasmania assisted a man and woman whose four-wheel drive vehicle became stuck on a remote track.
  • Two bushwalkers were also helped to safety: one lost in the Meander Falls area and another who experienced difficulty on Flinders Island.
  • Authorities remind the public to be prepared and carry appropriate safety equipment when venturing into the Tasmanian wilderness.

A man and woman were rescued from a remote West Coast four-wheel drive track after their vehicle became stuck and they became disoriented. Tasmania Police reported that the pair had been driving for several hours south of Queenstown when they became stuck on a difficult section of the track.

The man and woman told police they had been driving for several hours and became disoriented on the tracks, eventually becoming stuck on a very difficult section which they were unable to pass.

— Tasmania PolicePolice described the circumstances of the couple who became stuck in their four-wheel drive vehicle on a remote track.

One of the individuals has a physical disability, complicating their situation. Police and State Emergency Service personnel, utilizing drone technology, located the pair late Saturday evening. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and their vehicle was successfully recovered.

In separate incidents, search and rescue teams also assisted two bushwalkers. A 44-year-old man became lost for approximately five hours in the Meander Falls area after separating from his companion. He was located around midnight by police and SES personnel and walked out without significant injuries.

There were no injuries and the vehicle was successfully recovered and driven back to Queenstown.

— Tasmania PolicePolice confirmed the outcome of the rescue operation for the stranded couple.

On Flinders Island, a 50-year-old walker was winched to safety by a helicopter after experiencing difficulty on Mount Killiecrankie. He had called police using a mobile phone, stating he was unable to walk out after his solo bushwalk. He also sustained no significant injuries.

Tasmania Police Search and Rescue officers were deployed to the scene and, supported by State Emergency Service personnel and using drone technology, were able to safely locate the man about midnight.

— Tasmania PolicePolice detailed the efforts involved in locating the lost bushwalker in the Meander Falls area.

Tasmania Police are using these incidents to remind bushwalkers and motorists of the critical importance of preparation. They urge everyone venturing into the Tasmanian wilderness to carry appropriate safety equipment to prevent similar situations.

Police are reminding bushwalkers and motorists of the need to be prepared for trips into the Tasmanian bush, and to always carry appropriate safety equipment.

— Tasmania PoliceAuthorities issued a general safety reminder following the multiple rescue operations.
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