Post by jonsdigs on Dec 11, 2010 1:23:58 GMT -5
Rescue in cave near Rockhampton
The Morning Bulletin
Rockhampton (Australia)
11th December 2010
2pm: A caver has been hurt at Mt Etna Caves National Park and a rescue operation is underway.
Details are sketchy but is believed paramedics and fire fighter rescue crews have located and stabilised the patient where he was injured in a cave 24km north of Rockhampton.
The time estimated to carry the patient through the cave to the surface is 30 minutes.
The emergency service teams had to use a 4WD to access the area.
At least 10 civilians are currently outside the cave.
Story
The Morning Bulletin
Rockhampton (Australia)
11th December 2010
2pm: A caver has been hurt at Mt Etna Caves National Park and a rescue operation is underway.
Details are sketchy but is believed paramedics and fire fighter rescue crews have located and stabilised the patient where he was injured in a cave 24km north of Rockhampton.
The time estimated to carry the patient through the cave to the surface is 30 minutes.
The emergency service teams had to use a 4WD to access the area.
At least 10 civilians are currently outside the cave.
Story