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I was part of a large canyoning group guiding 30 youths and 15 adults through the Wollangambe 2 Canyon<\/a>\u2014an area many in our group had traversed over 100 times. Early in the descent, we reached the first jump, a 2\u20133m drop into a deep pool. After several successful jumps, one of the adults miscalculated his landing, struck a submerged rock, and suffered a compound fracture to his ankle.<\/p>\n

We had no way to reverse the canyon, and the nearest access point was a two-hour hike away, leaving us with limited options. We helped him downstream to a shallow area, secured him in a stable position, provided first aid, and activated our rescueME PLB1<\/a> – Personal Locator Beacon.<\/p>\n

One hour and 45 minutes later, the Toll Rescue Helicopter<\/a> arrived, deploying two critical care paramedics who winched him to safety. He spent two weeks in the hospital before undergoing surgery once the swelling had subsided.<\/p>\n

Without the PLB, the rescue would have taken hours\u2014if not longer\u2014due to the remote location and lack of phone reception. This device made all the difference, ensuring he received the urgent medical care he needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I was part of a large canyoning group guiding 30 youths and 15 adults through the Wollangambe 2 Canyon\u2014an area many in our group had traversed over 100 times. Early in the descent, we reached the first jump, a 2\u20133m drop into a deep pool. 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