CareFlight patient gives back after horrific accident and epic rescue

JUANITA Davey almost lost her hand in an horrific fishing accident in remote Arnhem Land. Now she and her husband are giving back to her rescuers ... big time

Juanita Davey and her husband Bruce with a CareFlightstaffer after being rescued from remote Rimbija Island, where Ms Davey almost lost her hand. Picture: Supplied

AFTER almost losing her hand in a fishing accident in remote Arnhem Land, Juanita Davey and her husband Bruce have donated a $15,000 cruise to be raffled to raise funds for CareFlight.

Ms Davey was retrieved from Rimbija Island, a round trip of 1372km, when fishing line wrapped around her hand, nearly slicing it off.

The CareFlight helicopter and crew during their epic rescue from Rimbija Island

In a gesture of gratefulness and respect, Ms Davey and her husband made the donation to help ensure other people in remote areas could continue to feel comfort in knowing CareFlight is there to help.

CareFlight is on a mission to raise $25,000 to ensure continuation of its work. Fundraisers will be held at Coolalinga Central in the lead-up to Christmas, with present wrapping for small donations.

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In the past year, 6500 Australians have been transported by CareFlight, including 3400 Territorians.