What’s happening?
CapRescue crews were tasked to six missions across Central Queensland over four days, marking a busy start to the week.
On Saturday, Rescue300 was deployed to a rural property near Clermont after an 8-year-old boy fell from a motorbike, suffering a suspected leg injury. He was transported to Rockhampton Hospital with his father for further care.
Early Sunday morning, the crew responded to Mt Larcom, where a 17-year-old girl was winched from a walking trail after suffering a suspected snake bite. She was taken to Gladstone Hospital.
The crew also completed several inter-facility transfers and emergency responses across the region.
Later Sunday evening, Rescue300 transported a man in his 50s from Thangool to Rockhampton Hospital for further treatment.
On Monday afternoon, the crew responded to Glendower Point for a man in his 70s suffering a medical condition. He was transported to Mackay Hospital in a stable condition.
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, the crew transferred a woman in her 50s from Woorabinda to Rockhampton Hospital after she was stabilised.
Later that morning, Rescue300 transported a child with respiratory issues from Thangool to Gladstone for further care.
Why it matters?
These missions highlight how aeromedical crews connect patients to major hospitals across Central Queensland, including Mackay.
Timely transport allows patients to receive the care they need without delay, especially in urgent medical situations.
Local Impact
Mackay Hospital played a key role during the response, receiving a patient in his 70s who was transported in a stable condition.
The mission reflects how Mackay remains a critical destination for patients requiring further treatment across the wider region.
Communities across Central Queensland continue to rely on CapRescue to reach care quickly, including those who are ultimately treated in Mackay.
By the numbers
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More than 15 hours were spent in the air over four days, showing the level of demand placed on crews across the region.
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Six missions were completed during that period, including emergency rescues and medical transfers.
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CapRescue covers more than 350,000 square kilometres, supporting communities across Central Queensland.
Zoom in
The Mt Larcom rescue required a technical winch operation in difficult weather conditions, with winds reaching around 35 knots.
CapRescue Base Manager and pilot Lucas Holt said, “The weather across the weekend was a little unpredictable, and the winds during the Mt Larcom task made it a challenging operation.”
He added, “The crew handled the mission with a high level of professionalism and worked together to complete the winch and get the patient the care she needed.”
Zoom out
Across Central Queensland, CapRescue continues to respond to a wide range of incidents, from trauma and suspected snake bites to medical conditions and respiratory issues.
The missions show how regional hospitals, including Mackay, are part of a broader network supporting patient care.
What to look for next?
CapRescue crews remain ready to respond across the region, continuing to support patients who may require treatment in Mackay and other major hospitals.
