Veteran paramedic killed

[enjoynz]

I heard this on our news here in NZ and thought I'd post the news article, as none of our Aussie members have as yet.
Thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this sad time!

Story as attached.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/new...ed-canyon-rescue/story-e6frg6nf-1226230306802

 

[mycrofft]

"Botched" is a little harsh?

Sorry to read about that.

 

[enjoynz]

Sorry to read about that.

That's Australian reporters for you...they see things pretty 'cut and dry' most of the time and report as such.

 

[Squad51]

Sad story. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.

 

[Martyn]

According to police, the winch cable to Mr Wilson was somehow compromised, forcing the rescue crew in the helicopter to cut the line to the 41-year-old father of three.

Huh?

 

[Fish]

abah? Cut the cabel?

 

[enjoynz]

Black box analysed in paramedic death probe

Here is another link with a little more info.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-28/black-box-analysed-in-paramedic-death-probe/3750058

It says he was injured before they cut the winch line.

 

[PotatoMedic]

Just as an FYI. In the States any external cargo, people on a line included, may be cut in an emergency. Such as the cable is going to bring down the helicopter or any other reason the pilot and crew see fit. I believe the warning I got was, "If the pilot wants to, he can kill you."

EDIT: After reading the second story it re-iterates what I said. (or I re-iterate it depending on what order you read it in ).

 

[Cawolf86]

Sad to hear Best wishes to his family and friends.

 

[STXmedic]

I'm sure it was a very painful decision for the crew to make, as well