CHOPPER SPONSOR COMES TO RESCUE OF REMOTE FARM WORKER
June 16, 2023
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CHOPPER SPONSOR COMES TO RESCUE OF REMOTE FARM WORKER
A mining giant and major sponsor of the region’s rescue helicopter has helped come to the rescue of a critically ill Belyando farm worker today.
A distressed and very unwell man on a remote property about 300km west of Mackay was forced to seek emergency first aid from a nearby mine site before being airlifted to hospital this morning.
The 52-year-old man was flown to Mackay Base Hospital by RACQ CQ Rescue for further treatment after he suffered a major cardiac episode at the property, about 160km north-west of Clermont.
Due to the extremely remote location and seriousness of his condition, the farm worker was forced to seek urgent medical assistance from workers at the nearby Bravus Mining and Resources Camp 6, about 3am.
The man presented at the camp gate well before dawn and was assisted by the site’s medical team and later a Queensland Ambulance Service officer who travelled more than 150km from Clermont.
RACQ CQ Rescue was tasked by Queensland Health about 8am to fly one hour and 45 minutes west direct to the Bravus Mining and Resources camp helipad with a Critical Care Paramedic and doctor on board to prepare the patient for transfer to hospital.
After the rescue helicopter was refuelled at Labona Airfield, the patient was then flown to Mackay Base Hospital in a stable condition, arriving about 12pm. The same trip by road would have taken more than four hours.
Bravus Mining and Resources has been a sponsor of the Mackay-based rescue helicopter since 2021, their support helping ensure the life-saving service is available to all workers and residents in regional and rural communities throughout Central Queensland when distances or locations are challenging.
RACQ CQ Rescue CEO Tim Healee said, in addition to their annual sponsorship of the service, Bravus Mining and Resources also supported residents and workers in remote areas by reimbursing the not-for-profit helicopter service whenever it refuels at Labona Airfield on missions.
The Bravus Mining and Resources logo also features on the rescue helicopter alongside other major sponsors.
A mining giant and major sponsor has helped RACQ CQ Rescue come to the rescue of a seriously ill Belyando farm worker today.
Please credit any released photos and video footage to RACQ CQ Rescue.
Please note: Full title of rescue service is RACQ CQ Rescue.
For further information please contact:
Naomi Noy
RACQ CQ Rescue
Ph: 0417 578 182