Thanks for the insight. How did you know they were near Mt Stormbreaker - is information on beacon activations published anywhere?
This via Facebook Police Rescue:
Be Responsible in the Great Outdoors - Stay Hydrated - Medical Emergency Kanangra bushland required Helicopter Rescue.
On the PM 30/11/2012, a PLB (personal locator beacon) that had been loaned from NSW Police in the Blue Mtns (free of charge - see Think Before you Trek program) was activated by a group of 3 persons undertaking activities in a remote area of bushland in Kanagra section of the Blue Mtns outdoors.
A experienced Police Search Coordinator (National Accreditation) was notified and commence a search and recovery response with other agencies.
As a result, an Ambulance Helicopter attended the area and winched in a SCAT officer to assist the victims. However a mechanical issue with the helo necessitated its return to base, and a 2nd Helo was responded. The SCAT and 3 persons were safely removed from the bushland.
A female victim was suffering from severe dehydration, and was taken to hospital for assessment/treatment.
Medical warnings were raised earlier in the week - if you are choosing to take part in any activities on these extremely hot days you must plan and prepare - activities appropriate to weather, your rest and fluid breaks, and the like. Severe dehydration and heatstroke can and will KILL - be prepared.
We are all lucky enough to live in the Blue Mtns and get to regularly experience the views, and activities such as walking, abseiling, climbing, canyoning, mtn biking etc - we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience and get home safe.
Remember - select appropriate activities (remember the advice of clear and copious !), stay hydrated, rest, enjoy and survive.
I was in a group that did a much shorter route back in around September. It took us 5 hrs to climb Mt Guouougang. I wouldn't want to attempt any of those climbs in that sort of heat. The descent can be really draining too.
Posted: Fri 30 Nov, 2012 8:02 pm