Helicopter Rescues in Tasmania "2"

[Thornbill]

Thanks bumpingbill. That’s the one I was thinking of.

[bumpingbill]

oops double post sorry

[bhogan]

God, it's tragic. Thanks all for posting updates and information - I couldn't see the latest updates behind the paywall.

[Baeng72]

Condolences to his loved ones.

The photos you see that look as sketchy as are of people going up. Which would be the easy part. Reversing back down, without the ability to see hand or footholds easily….
I think if I were able get up, almost impossible to imagine, I’d trigger the sos on the inreach to summon the chopper. It just seems like you need to have a good background in Rock climbing or bouldering.

[bhogan]

Did the extraction happen today with the snow at low altitudes?

[Overlandman]

Did the extraction happen today with the snow at low altitudes?

Looking at flightaware, the last chopper out at federation peak was Polair 72 on the morning of the 26th

[headwerkn]

The photos you see that look as sketchy as are of people going up. Which would be the easy part. Reversing back down, without the ability to see hand or footholds easily…

Having other people around to help spot you and guide foot placements is, IMHO anyway, extremely important. Particularly on the way back down over a couple of spots where it is very hard to see where you're going.

Another challenge a solo hiker in the area would face.

[Overlandman]

Polair 72 is heading back from the area now so hoping the operation maybe completed

[bhogan]

Thanks Overlandman.

[rsawyer]

Not sure the helicopter was involved but this one is a bit mind boggling :

Emergency services have rescued a man attempting to climb Cradle Mountain without footwear, Tasmania Police say.

At about 7.30am on October 12, emergency services were contacted by a 22-year-old interstate tourist requesting assistance near Cradle Mountain.
He reported that his feet were frost-bitten and injured, and that he was unable to walk.

Assistance was provided to the walker, which included the provision of footwear. He was accompanied back to the Dove Lake viewing centre.

Police say at the time, although the weather was fine, the temperature was in the negatives.

Sergeant Jeremy Williams reminded walkers of the need to be properly prepared with equipment and experience when venturing into the wilderness.

[north-north-west]

There's another thread already on this one: https://bushwalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=41856

He was walked out.

[Son of a Beach]

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[Overlandman]

From ABC

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-04/ ... /104556862

A group of hikers was rescued from the state's south-west on Sunday after making what police said was a "remarkable" choice to venture out amid a severe weather warning.
Police said the hikers, who are from Tasmania, not only endangered themselves but the search and rescue party.
What's next?
Outdoor enthusiasts are being urged to ensure they are prepared with essentials for the Tasmanian wilderness, and to turn back or cancel plans if poor weather is expected.

[ILUVSWTAS]

Never, ever underestimate the stupidity of today's entitled attitude

[Last]

Never, ever underestimate the stupidity of today's entitled attitude

This is no new thing. People have been making stupid decisions about bushwalking as long as bushwalking has existed. I know of a group who had most of their tents destroyed at Lake Picone 20 years ago. I have read of a well known experienced walker and contributor to these pages who had their tent destroyed on a mountaintop. We have all seen, past and present, people camping in exposed places in lightweight tents. Mostly they are just lucky. I don't think you should single out one particular generation.

[ILUVSWTAS]

Ha, fair point.
Wherever humans tred stupidity follows.

[Overlandman]

One from ABC on the 9th of November (unable to post in the topic at the time)
Great outcome, well done to the Search Crew

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-09/ ... /104581122

A man who was missing in the Tasmanian wilderness has been found safe and well, but not before some of the rescue personnel searching for him were diverted by an accidental triggering of a Personal Locator Beacon.
Peter Rogers had not been seen or heard from by relatives or friends since sending a selfie of himself atop of Mount Claude on Thursday. He was winched to safety by helicopter on Saturday.

[Overlandman]

From Tasmania Police

Emergency services and specialist resources including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter are responding to a smart watch (Garmin inReach) activation near the Franklin River in the state’s south west.

Initial reports are that a person’s foot has become stuck under rocks and requires assistance.

A further update will be provided when available.

[bumpingbill]

Looks like a very hard one. Still ongoing. They've deployed an AMSA jet which is doing loops (comms?). Quite a few heli flights too.

https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/searc ... -tasmania/

[bumpingbill]

The jet has pulled out and is heading back to Melbourne and an air ambulance from the Franklin River has landed at the Royal - so let's hope it's over and everyone is ok.

[Overlandman]

From ABC

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-23/ ... /104638994

A "complex" rescue operation is underway to rescue a man who has been stuck since Friday afternoon in the Franklin River, in Tasmania's remote south-west.

Tasmania Police said an emergency alert was sent out using a GPS device near the Franklin River in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area just before 3:30pm on Friday.

[Overlandman]

Looks like a very hard one. Still ongoing. They've deployed an AMSA jet which is doing loops (comms?). Quite a few heli flights too.

https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/searc ... -tasmania/

Very expensive Rescue
6 hours for the AMSA Jet, 5 hours for the Rescue Helicopter
Hoping all ends well.

[bumpingbill]

https://pulsetasmania.com.au/news/man-t ... amputated/

Looks like they had to amputate. Geez. Must be very serious. Critical condition.

[matagi]

if his leg was trapped for 20 hours, then limb ischaemia might have been an issue.

[kingo125]

Anyone got the flight path so we can see where on the Franklin. Poor bloke

[bumpingbill]

All I can see is the AMSA jet loop - screenshot attached. The helicopters fall out of ADSB coverage as they'd be lower.

By a quick look on the map, I think was circling around the area close to -42.31834, 145.77695

(That's just a coordinate I've pulled from Listmap semi-randomly by comparing the Flight Radar map to Listmap and guessing. That is not the spot in anyway - just my quick guess at finding the middle of the plane's circle)

[kingo125]

Oh thankyou mate. Interesting

[bumpingbill]

If I had to guess, I'd say it was at the top of the Coruscades. Just after the camp site.

[tastrax]

[Overlandman]

Update from ABC

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-24/ ... /104640704

Well done to the Rescue Teams.