Sincere condolences
Chan 10 news in Sydney are already querying whether canyoning should be allowed.
Does anyone know if consideration is given to carrying the accident victim out by stretcher ? Or if the helicopter can get into position is winching the only consideration?
In the 60's when I was involved in the Federation of Bushwalking Clubs Search and Rescue section helicopters were pretty well un affordable and most were hand carried out by stretcher.
It took longer but was possibly less risky. What do others think?