Lady Elliot Island snorkeller saved by rescue helicopter
A rescue crew was sent to Lady Elliot after a woman who was earlier snorkelling suffered “altered states of consciousness” on Wednesday afternoon. Here’s what we know.
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A doctor on-board a snorkelling tour gave assistance to a woman who was losing consciousness before she was airlifted to hospital.
The RACQ CapResuce chopper was tasked to Lady Elliot Island on Wednesday afternoon to attend to one patient following a snorkelling incident on Wednesday afternoon.
It is understood a woman in her 60s required medical attention after she left the water and once on land began to suffer from “altered states of consciousness”.
A CapRescue spokeswoman said the crew left the base about 1pm after receiving a call for assistance.
The woman in her 60s was first treated by a doctor who was part of the snorkelling group before the CapRescue chopper arrived.
The on-board medical crew then stabilised the patient for transport to the Rockhampton Hospital for further assessment.
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