Paramedics rush to suspected kite surfing accident
Emergency crews responded to Tannum Sands in Central Queensland where a kite surfer was injured.
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A man has been flown to hospital from a Central Queensland beach after a serious kite surfing incident.
According to a Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman, a kite surfer suffered trauma to their leg just before 2.12pm near Millennium Esplanade at Tannum Sands.
It’s understood the patient is a 44-year-old man who has suffered a significant leg injury.
Reports suggest the cord for the kite got caught around his leg, leading to a nasty fracture.
#RACQ#CapRescue Rescue 300 is currently on scene at Tannum Sands attending a patient who was involved in a kite surfing accident. pic.twitter.com/mbYciXphG8
— RACQ CapRescue (@caprescue) November 3, 2021
RACQ Capricorn Rescue was called to fly the man to hospital at 2.40pm.
Upon arrival on scene, the on-board medical team provided assistance to the man.
The man was flown to Rockhampton Hospital in a stable condition where he will receive further scans and treatment for his injuries.
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