Bushwalkers rescued - Yadboro State Forest

A group of bushwalkers from Sydney had to be winched to safety yesterday afternoon after they ran out of food and water during a four-day trek in the Yadboro State Forest west of Ulladulla.

Two men and two teenage boys were on the third day of the hike when they were forced to take shelter in a cave for the night.

They climbed to the top of Mount Fletcher and activated their distress beacon.

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Teenager falls down cliff

A teenager has been airlifted to hospital, after falling six metres down a cliff at Maloneys beach just north of Batemans Bay.

The boy, believed to be a tourist of age 17 or 18, was walking with a group of friends when he fell down onto a rock ledge at around 5:30pm 16/01/12.

STEVEN LAY from The Westpac Rescue Helicopter says he may have broken his leg

Two motor bike riders rescued from Morton National Park

Early morning on the 19th November 2011 two 35 year old males from Falls Creek and Farmborough commenced a trail bike ride in the Morton National Park at Yawal.  About 1pm one of the men made contacted with his wife, informing her they were lost and that one of the men was suffering from severe dehydration – falling in and out of consciousness.  Police were subsequently notified and commence a Land Rescue search of the Morton National Park west of Nowra.  About 5pm a Police Helicopter located the two men in the area known as Wombat Flat.  Both men were subsequently winch from bushland by an Ambulance Rescue Helicopter and conveyed to Shoalhaven District Hospital where they were treated for severe heat exhaustion / dehydration.

Police warn person who intend to venture into bushlandeither riding or on hikes, that they be sufficiently equipped to deal with the prevailing weather conditions, and be adequately supplied with the necessary clothing, food and water for such excursions. Our extensive bushland can be a dangerous place for those that are ill prepared and equipted.

Source: Nowra Police

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baby humpback whale - Ulladulla

ORRCA volunteers attempt to rescue a baby whale at Rennies Beach (20 Sep 2011). Its not known what caused the baby to swim onto rocks. For health and safety reasons the public are advised to stay away from whales and call the ORRCA hotline on 02 9415 3333.

Police Rescue 4WD Enthusiasts

About 2.30pm, Saturday 13^th August, 2011, two Ulladulla males in their early twenties, set out in a small 4wd vehicle to travel from Ulladulla to Nowra using off road tracks. About an hour into their journey they have become bogged and despite several attempts by them, have been unable to free themselves. As a result, they have contacted Police. Police have mounted a search and located the pair in the vicinity of Twelve Mile Road. Police were required to walk the pair out of the bushland for several kilometres before returning them to their homes. The vehicle was left were it was bogged and will be recovered at a later time. As a result of this, Police issue a reminder to bush enthusiasts to be prepared when going into bushland. When four wheel driving, ensure you have all the necessary recovery equipment and when bushwalking you have all the necessary equipment, clothing and food and water. Most importantly, you let someone know where you are going and when your ETA to return is.


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