Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service drops food to campers trapped in Gold Coast Hinterland

A rescue chopper crew has saved the day by dropping food to campers stranded in the saturated Gold Coast Hinterland after raging floodwaters cut off their campsite. WATCH VIDEO OF THE OPERATION

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IT’S been revealed a rescue chopper saved the day by dropping food to a group of campers stranded in the Gold Coast Hinterland after floodwaters cut off their campsite.

The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service Queensland delivered food supplies to 11 campers stranded in the Gold Coast Hinterland. Picture: Supplied

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Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service Queensland released a stunning video on social media showing its chopper flying over swollen creeks in the Hinterland during Tuesday’s food delivery.

“Following the recent heavy rainfall, multiple water crossings in the area have been flooded, cutting off road access to the campsite,” the rescue service said.

The campers were trapped by flooding. Picture: Supplied

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Queensland Police and Gold Coast City Council helped organise much-needed supplies for the 11 campers.

Wild weather conditions have eased on the Coast after heavy rainfall in recent days.

Upper Springbrook’s weekly rainfall total had reached 967mm by Tuesday morning.

Queensland Police and Gold Coast City Council helped organise the food drop. Picture: Supplied

Gold Coast police have been contacted for more information.

Originally published as Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service drops food to campers trapped in Gold Coast Hinterland