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Hiker Rescued atop Ironbound Range after Unexpected Terrain Leads to Ankle Injury
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Posted on November 1, 2023 by Mark
What happened?
We were on a 7 day walk in the beautiful South West of Tasmania enjoying all that it had to offer as well as facing the challenges that were presented.
On Day 3 we tackled the Ironbound Range and whilst going up 900 meters from sea level was a challenge, coming back down the other side was significantly harder. The track had turned into a mud slide along with gnarly tree roots, rocks and thick scrub to negotiate.
Nearing the bottom of the descent I got my foot caught in a tree root and came crashing down. My right ankle did not like it at all when I tried to stand up so there I sat with my fellow travelers to recover.
After a while I found I could stand and hobble with the support of my walking poles and my companions carrying my pack for me. We then spent the next 4 to 5 hours hobbling to the nearest camp which was only 3km away. I am so thankful to Wendy and Charlie who guided me all the way, to Tim and Ol who took it in turns to ferry the packs into camp and to Kiera and some new friends for setting up camp and having hot food when we finally arrived.
I went to bed thinking a good nights sleep was all I needed and we would be on our way…
Next morning when I got out of the tent I found that I could barely walk and it was at that point we set off my ACR ResQLink PLB.
An hour later we heard the sound of the Westpac Helicopter and shortly after the search and rescue team had arrived. They assessed me and then we decided to hobble to the helicopter for a trip to the hospital.
Once assessed by the medical team it was determined that I had broken a bone in my ankle and tore my achilles tendon.
I have nothing but high praise for the search and rescue team who came to my aid, the medical teams who have assisted me in my recovery and my walking companions who were there to help me in a critical time of need
My heartfelt thanks to all!!!
Words of wisdom
Always travel in a group and take the time to be prepared to encounter all conditions.
Thank you note
I am very thankful for the product you have developed. I was 4 days away from civilisation and as I had broken my ankle and tore my achilles tendon it would’ve been impossible to get out under my own steam
Rescue location
S Coast Track, Southwest TAS 7116, Australia
Rescue team
Westpac Rescue Helicopter
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