From the Age,
A man has died during a rescue mission in north-east Victoria after he fell from an ambulance helicopter.
Victoria Police spokeswoman Kelly Yates said the man was injured around 10am on Saturday while bushwalking, and was in the process of being rescued when he died about 12.30pm at Macs Cove, near Mansfield.
She said police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of the man, and that WorkSafe has been notified.
Ambulance Victoria CEO, Greg Sassella, said in a statement that an air ambulance helicopter was dispatched to rescue a man who sustained leg injuries near Mansfield on Saturday afternoon.
''Tragically, the man has fallen as he was being winched and died.
''Our thoughts and sympathies are with the man's family. We are also providing support to the flight crew and paramedics involved,'' he said.
Ambulance Victoria has suspended winching operations, and will assist all investigating authorities, Mr Sassella said. State Emergency Service spokesman Toby Borella said "Mansfield SES were involved with locating the person, but that was the extent of our involvement".
WorkSafe spokesman Peter Flaherty said ''we're aware of an incident at Lake Eildon, and we're making inquires''
ABC Update
Ambulance Victoria is investigating after a patient fell to his death during a helicopter rescue operation in the state's north-east this afternoon.
The man was bushwalking with a group at Macs Cove, near Mansfield, when he broke his ankle about 10:30am AEST.
The ambulance helicopter was sent in to rescue the man about midday because of the terrain.
Ambulance Victoria chief executive Greg Sassella says he fell about 30 metres to his death while he was being winched into the helicopter with a paramedic.
"I understand he was at the door of the helicopter and they were attempting to get him into the helicopter," he said.
Mr Sassella says Ambulance Victoria has suspended all winch rescues while the equipment is tested.
Police, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and Work Safe Victoria are also investigating.
Last edited by Rotor Work; 31st Aug 2013 at 07:31.