Westpac chopper busy during Christmas, New Year period

Carolyn Millet
Updated January 2 2018 - 5:08pm, first published 4:49pm
LOOKING UP: The new chopper fleet has more speed and endurance. Photo: Peter Hardin 221217PHC068
LOOKING UP: The new chopper fleet has more speed and endurance. Photo: Peter Hardin 221217PHC068

A fall from a flying fox, a beacon search for bushwalkers and a paragliding accident were among the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s 35 missions in 11 days over the Christmas and New Year period.

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Carolyn Millet

Carolyn Millet

Senior journalist

Based at The Northern Daily Leader, Tamworth, and Namoi Valley Independent, Gunnedah. Covering general news and features on community, council, arts, business, health, education, entertainment and rural matters.

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