What’s happening?
CapRescue crews were tasked to six missions across Central Queensland over four days, marking a busy start to the week.
On Saturday, Rescue300 was deployed to a rural property near Clermont after an 8-year-old boy fell from a motorbike, suffering a suspected leg injury. The helicopter landed on scene before transporting the young patient to Rockhampton Hospital for further imaging and treatment, accompanied by his father.
Early Sunday morning, the crew responded to Mt Larcom, where a 17-year-old girl was winched from a walking trail after suffering a suspected snake bite. The patient was transported to Gladstone Hospital for further medical care.
In addition to these incidents, the crew completed four further missions.
Later Sunday evening, Rescue300 carried out an inter-facility transfer, transporting a man in his 50s from Thangool to Rockhampton Hospital for further treatment.
On Monday afternoon, the crew responded to Glendower Point for a man in his 70s suffering a medical condition. He was transported to Mackay Hospital in a stable condition.
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the crew completed an inter-facility transfer from Woorabinda to Rockhampton Hospital for a woman in her 50s. She had been stabilised by the medical team prior to transport.
Later that morning, Rescue300 was tasked from Thangool to Gladstone for a child with respiratory issues requiring further care.
Why it matters?
These missions show how critical aeromedical response is across regional and remote areas.
Patients in urgent situations can be quickly transported to major hospitals for imaging, treatment and specialist care.
Local Impact
From Clermont to Mt Larcom, Thangool, Woorabinda and Mackay, communities across Central Queensland continue to rely on CapRescue.
The service supports a wide range of patients, from children to older residents, ensuring access to timely medical care when needed.
By the numbers
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More than 15 hours were spent in the air over four days, reflecting the sustained operational demand across the region.
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Six missions were completed by Rescue300 in that period, covering both emergency rescues and inter-facility transfers.
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CapRescue operates across more than 350,000 square kilometres, providing coverage to remote and regional communities.
Zoom in
The Mt Larcom mission required a technical winch rescue in challenging conditions, with winds reaching around 35 knots.
CapRescue Base Manager and pilot Lucas Holt said, “The weather across the weekend was a little unpredictable, and the winds during the Mt Larcom task made it a challenging operation.”
He added, “The crew handled the mission with a high level of professionalism and worked together to complete the winch and get the patient the care she needed.”
Zoom out
The series of missions highlights the range of incidents crews respond to, from trauma cases and suspected snake bites to medical conditions and respiratory issues.
It also reflects the scale of coverage required across Central Queensland, where distances between communities and hospitals can be significant.
What to look for next?
CapRescue crews continue to respond across the region, providing emergency care and transport as demand arises.
