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CareFlight completes fifth airlift from Fraser Is this week

THE Bundaberg-based RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter has flown a woman in her late 50’s with a medical condition from Fraser Island this morning.

Picture: RACQ CareFlight Rescue
Picture: RACQ CareFlight Rescue

THE Bundaberg-based RACQ CareFlight Rescue helicopter has flown a woman in her late 50's with a medical condition from Fraser Island this morning.

The Bundaberg crew was tasked to aid the woman shortly before 9.45am.

The rescue helicopter met the woman at a helipad located on the island where she was assessed by CareFlight medical staff.

She was then flown to Hervey Bay Hospital in a stable condition.

This is fifth airlift from Fraser Island the not-for-profit community rescue service has completed in the past week. 

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