LifeFlight airlifts man after dog attack

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew airlifted a man to hospital this afternoon, after he suffered a dog bite.

It is believed the man was camping on a private property in the Sunshine Coast region, when a dog belonging to another camper, bit him on the face.

Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) paramedics treated the man for significant facial injuries before the helicopter arrived.

The rescue chopper landed in a paddock at 3.30pm.

The man in his 40s, was airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

 

Share the post:

Similar news & articles

LifeFlight has recorded an increase in animal-related rescues with 155 people airlifted this year across the state....
Cooper Pressler-McHugh was only 10 weeks old when he needed specialised medical care more than 350 kilometres from home....
The Bundaberg-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew today airlifted a man to hospital following a motorbike crash on K’gari....

Stay connected with LifeFlight

Our community newsletters are your way of staying connected. Learn about our groundbreaking initiatives and hear real-life stories of lives transformed by our service.

Stay connected with LifeFlight

Our community newsletters are your way of staying connected. Learn about our groundbreaking initiatives and hear real-life stories of lives transformed by our service.
Newsletter