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Old 10th Nov 2023, 04:54
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To all involved - what an impressive rescue and an amazing result.

They had a RDFS Kingair overhead to watch and mark their spot of impact - Rescue 511 was airborne before they hit the water - RFDS able to circle above to direct R511 to the location - Rescue 500 was airborne not long after they hit the water as well from AF to assist if needed - water police were enroute - and one of the media reported a nearby ship was also en-route.

I doubt they were in the water 15 mins, luckily as they seemed to have the smallest life raft available.

RFDS/Lifeflight/AsA/QGAir - amazing work - those 2 owe their lives to an awesome co-ordinated rescue.
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