Rock Ledge Rescue - North Avoca
Published: 17 Oct 2020 05:00pm
At 5pm, October 17, Fire and Rescue NSW responded to an incident on the headland of North Avoca Parade, North Avoca, after a young male had fallen off a ledge onto rocks below.
Crews from Terrigal and Gosford Fire Stations arrived on scene shortly after and located the male, who had fallen four metres on to a rock platform near the oceans edge.
Firefighters worked with NSW Ambulance, NSW Police and North Avoca Surf Life Savers to access and stabilise the patient.
Due to the difficult nature of the rescue, a helicopter was used to lift and transport the patient to hospital for further treatment.
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:15pm
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Stations nearby
7 Terrigal Drive, Terrigal NSW 2260
836 The Scenic Rd, Kincumber NSW 2251
12 Brougham Street, Gosford (East) NSW 2250