Police rescue woman from surf - Bawley Point

Two police in the state’s south are being hailed as heroes after rescuing a woman from the surf on the state’s South Coast.

Senior Constable Jennifer Codey and Probationary Constable Darryn Trethewey, both attached to Shoalhaven Local Area Command, were called to Gannet Beach at Bawley Point about 9.20am today (Wednesday 25 July 2012).

They found a 66-year-old woman had gotten into difficulties while swimming. After attempts to rescue the woman from the shore and by helicopter proved unsuccessful due to ocean conditions, Senior Constable Codey entered the water.

Despite being pushed under the water by the waves, Senior Constable Codey reached the overseas tourist and was able to bring her back to shore where she was assisted by Probationary Constable Trethewey.

The 66-year-old woman was treated at the scene by paramedics. Neither officer has reported any injury as a result of the day’s events.

Superintendent Joe Cassar said it was moments like this one that made him proud to be a Local Area Commander.

“This is why we all became police – it is proof that our training does save lives,” Superintendent Cassar said.

“As a relative newcomer to the Shoalhaven, the fighting spirit of the police in my command really impressed me today.

“I will be taking action to see both officers receive appropriate recognition for their unselfish actions.”

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.