The Roma-based LifeFlight Surat Gas Aeromedical Service (SGAS) helicopter crew has flown a woman to hospital, after she fell and injured her leg while bushwalking.
The rescue aircraft was called to an area of Carnarvon Gorge around 4.40 yesterday afternoon (Monday 31st July).
Due to the location of the woman’s fall, she had to be carried out from the trail by Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES) and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service personnel.
They walked her to a waiting ambulance, which then transported her to a clearing where the pilots had been able to safely land the helicopter.
She was airlifted to Roma Hospital in a stable condition, for further assessment and treatment.
Tasked by Queensland Health, the LifeFlight SGAS helicopter and crew performed this mission as part of the SGAS partners’ commitment to providing community aeromedical coverage.
