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Mar 19

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Mar 19

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Our very own Bat signal 🦇 with the low level cloud/sea fog on the north shore this morning. Plus we added our own personal rainbow 🌈.

To the Bat Choppa!

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Mar 5

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#SEARCH Lifesaver 21 crew joined Police & Toll ambulance for search at Freshwater.

Deployed sea dye to assist & joined search activity, soon after locating missing person and winching him from the water.

Thoughts are with family, friends & first responders.

#lifesaverhelo #search #staysafe #rescueheli

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Mar 1

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#Repost @slsaustralia
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Surf Life Saving Australia has released the national 2022/2023 Summer coastal drowning statistics.

Since 1 December 2022, there were tragically 54 drowning deaths, and more than 6,000 rescues performed along Australia’s coastline.

100% of coastal drowning deaths occurred either at an unpatrolled area, outside patrol hours, or outside the red and yellow flags. A majority of Summer coastal drowning deaths recorded on the East Coast, with a staggering 28 deaths in New South Wales, the highest number ever recorded.

Swipe through and click the click for more information from the 2022/23 Summer Drowning Snapshot.

#watersafety #drowningprevention #surflifesaving #summer #thisislifesaving #mysurflife #lifesaverhelo

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Feb 21

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#RESCUE Yesterday afternoon (approx. 12:30) the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter “Lifesaver 23” responded to a request from #AMSA with reports of a capsized boat offshore from #Merimbula (#Tathra) on the south coast NSW.

The crew conducted a search and located the capsized craft and occupants.

All were winched to safety, treated for hypothermia and transferred to waiting ambulance crews.
A lucky day for these people.
Remember when boating to
* wear a lifejacket,
* let someone know where you are going and when you are going to be back,
* check weather conditions and monitor them
* check in with your local maritime agency, and
* carry and EPIRB and some form of communication for cases of emergency.
#lifesaverhelo #luckyday #rescuehelicopter #westpaclifesaverheli #staysafe #bk117 #thisislifesaving #mysurflife @slsnsw @fscbranchsls @slsaustralia

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Feb 12

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Jan 28

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Great to see so many swimming at a patrolled beach between the red & yellow flags. Don’t forget to also:
* supervise children on, in and around water.
* wear a lifejacket if boating, rock fishing or on watercraft
* avoid alcohol around water

#lifesaverhelo #bondi #bondibeach @slsaustralia @slsnsw @northbondislsc @bondilifeguards @bondisblsc #rescueheli

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Jan 26

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Checking the coast this Australia Day. Stay safe ⚠️, remember to:
* swim at a patrolled beach between the red & yellow flags
* supervise children on, in and around water.
* wear a lifejacket if boating, rock fishing or on watercraft
* avoid alcohol around water

Have a great and safe Australia Day 🇦🇺

#lifesaverhelo #AustraliaDay2023 #rescuehelicopter #westpaclifesaverheli #staysafe @slsaustralia @slsnsw

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Jan 25

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Always good to have our friends from PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command drop in. Helping them out with a bit a fuel ⛽️ to make sure they get home safe.

Teamwork makes the Dreamwork 🚁.

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Jan 15

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Great to see so many out enjoying the beach safely and being able to drop past and see the Surf Life Saving Australia event on at Maroubra with the Nutri-Grain IronMan / IronWoman Series events happening.

#lifesaverhelo #nutrigrainseries #ironman #ironwoman #thisislifesaving #mysurflife #maroubra @maroubra_slsc @slsaustralia @slsnsw @ironseries @nutrigrainau

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Jan 12

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#RESCUE Always a great experience working with @nswpolice, @polairnswpf & @marineareacommand . Thanks team 👍🚁

Shared from @nswpolice
Another amazing team effort from PolAir, Marine Area Command and WESTPAC Lifesaver Rescue Service
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Just before 10am yesterday (Wednesday 11 January 2023), emergency services received reports a boat had capsized in waters off the Royal National Park. The three men were winched to safety and taken to Sutherland Hospital for observation.

This is another reminder to the community to make safety the priority when in, on or around the water. Be prepared and make sure you have all the necessary safety equipment on board, including life jackets 🌊🛟🚤

More information about water safety in NSW is available at: www.watersafety.nsw.gov.au

#lifesaverhelo #polair #rescue #boatsafety #rescueheli #bk117 #thisislifesaving #mysurflife #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #westpaclifesaverheli

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Jan 11

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#RESCUE Westpac Lifesaver 21 has rescued two boaters whose craft overturned near #weddingcakerock winching them to safety and taking to ambulance crews for assessment.

A third male was winched by @polairnswpf crew with support from @nswpolice & @marineareacommand.

Patients had mild hypothermia.

Remember to check conditions before heading out and wear a lifejacket. ⚠️

#lifesaverhelo #thisislifesaving #helicopter #westpaclifesaverheli #rescueheli #mysurflife #bk117 #wearalifejacket #sydney #newsouthwales #boatsafety

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Dec 27

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The Westpac Lifesaver 23 crew at #Moruya keeping an eye on things as they did a check of the coast.

Remember to:
* swim at a patrolled beach between the red & yellow flags
* supervise children on, in and around water
* don’t consume alcohol while around water
* wear a lifejacket when boating, rock fishing or on water craft

Wishing all a safe Xmas break 🎄

#lifesaverhelo #thisislifesaving #mysurflife #rescueheli #westpaclifesaverheli #bk117 #xmas #besafe

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Dec 27

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Rescue Crew member Tony, from the @westpac Lifesaver 21 service, has completed a coastal safety check and has some advice for those heading out, especially those around rocky areas or rock fishing! 🎣

Make sure you watch for waves and never underestimate the power of the ocean.

If rock fishing please wear a lifejacket. Stay safe. ⚠️

#lifesaverhelo @slsaustralia @slsnsw #rescueheli #westpaclifesaverheli #staysafe #thisislifesaving #mysurflife

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Dec 25

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#MOTHERNATURE Such a beautiful day along the coast. 4 small sharks within a school of fish near #MarleyBeach 🦈.

No swimmers or craft users nearby. Just some cool images of our amazing environment.

Merry Xmas 🎄.

#lifesaverhelo #marley #xmas #rescueheli #westpaclifesaverheli #bk117 #thisislifesaving #mysurflife @slsnsw @slsaustralia

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Dec 24

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Merry Xmas, stay safe! 🎄🎅🦌🎁🤶

Give us a wave 👋 as we check on you today. Also don’t forget to wish the many surf lifesavers and lifeguards patrolling our beaches a merry Xmas. @slsaustralia @slsnsw @westpac

#lifesaverhelo #xmas #thisislifesaving #mysurflife #rescuehelicopter #westpaclifesaverheli

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Dec 24

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#Santalert keep it on the down-low, but we are giving Santa a hand to get to everyone.

From all the crew and team at #CapeBanks and #Moruya wishing all a Merry Xmas. 🎄🎅🦌 #lifesaverhelo #xmas

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Dec 18

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#SantaAlert The big fella in the red suit 🎅 put in a special request to check on a few people to tick off his naughty/nice list ✅.

A check in on the people at The Coogee Carol as part of the @randwickcouncil was one of the key spots. Great to see so many people out playing it safe.

Have a great night, stay safe and ‘be nice.’

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Dec 14

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#Repost @slsaustralia
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This month @lifesaverhelo got to join in as part of Westpac’s new partnership with the @nswblues.

As part of this partnership, @westpac will donate $5,000 for every NSW try scored in both the men’s and women’s 2023 State of Origin series to assist the NSW Southern and Northern helicopter services with our valuable lifesaving work.

Bring on the 2023 Series!

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#SEAFOG The sea fog 🌫️ creating some interesting views and challenges. #seafog #lifesaverhelo @StormHour @BOM_NSW… https://t.co/zcuZr8ZNYx
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#BatSignal Our very own Bat signal 🦇 with the low level cloud on the north shore this morning. To the Bat Choppa!… https://t.co/dVuLxTJI42
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RT @7NewsSydney: There's been yet another tragedy off our northern beaches. This time a teenager drowned at a popular spot. 18-year-old Iva…
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Very sad., far too many drowning deaths. Please swim between the red and yellow flags and adopt a STOP, LOOK, PLAN… https://t.co/sHiKUUnPR8
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