Rescue Incident - Minto Heights
Published: 02 Apr 2021 12:20pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) are in attendance at a serious rock climber which has fallen in off Duncan Street, Minto Heights
Crews have located the rock climber in very difficult terrain and Ambulance NSW are assessing the patient's injuries.
All agencies are working together to sort out the safest extrication technique
Fire and Rescue NSW are setting up vertical rescue equipment to retrieve the patient
The patient has been retrieved via FRNSW vertical rescue team and multi-agency hauling party. Treated and transported to hospital with Ambulance NSW
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm
Related Tweets
Fire and Rescue NSW via Twitter
@FRNSW
MINTO HEIGHTS | Earlier today a rock climber was struck by a falling rock. #FRNSW rescue crews from Liverpool and Narellan Fire Stations worked with @NSWAmbulance Paramedics and local @NSWRFS crews to secure and haul her up to an awaiting ambulance.
09:34pm • Apr 02, 2021 - View tweet on Twitter
Fire and Rescue NSW via Twitter
@FRNSW
MINTO HEIGHTS | A rock climber has been hit and injured by a falling rock near Duncan St. #FRNSW rescue technicians are setting up ropes to assist with access and possible rescue. A rescue helicopter has been mobilised and is also being considered for extraction.
01:46pm • Apr 02, 2021 - View tweet on Twitter
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