In the Media

Mt Wilson/ Mt Irvine Brigade members have participated in many incidents and events both locally and in support of other Brigades and States, some of which which have appeared in the media.

Pierces Pass Rescue 3 Jan 2011

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On the 2nd and 3rd January 2011 Mt Wilson/Mt Irvine RF Brigade volunteers participated in a rescue of climbers who had been stuck at the bottom of the cliff. Peter Raines was one of the rescue party of 5 that found the climbers and stayed with them overnight and walked them out the next day. Other Brigade volunteers provided support and communications to the rescue parties.

ABC News 17th February 2010

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On 17th February 2010 a young woman broke her ankle while canyoning in the Wollangambe Gorge near Mt Wilson. ABC News reported it as follows:

"Latest rescue

There was another rescue this morning. Police say a 25-year-old tripped and broke her ankle during a canyoning trip with friends yesterday afternoon at Mount Wilson.

One of the woman's friends stayed with her while her friends trekked out and alerted emergency services around 5:00pm.

The woman was carrying a locater beacon, which meant authorities had no trouble finding her. A police rescue officer and three ambulance officers were airlifted into the area and used roped to haul her up at least 30 metres by 2:00am.

They stayed with her overnight until she was airlifted in the morning. The woman is recovering in hospital.

But last month, 15-year-old Nick Delaney was not so lucky when he was canyoning in a spot nearby. The teenager was killed when a rock fell on him."

The full news story included comments about other rescues.