In a dramatic rescue operation this morning, volunteers from VRA Rescue NSW assisted NSW Ambulance in extricating an injured motorcyclist from difficult bushland terrain at Elrington.
At 8:03 AM today (Thursday, 17 April 2025), the volunteer rescue squad was activated to help paramedics after a motorcycle rider sustained injuries while riding through the bushland. The patient, a male motorcyclist, was in visible pain when emergency responders arrived on the scene. Paramedics immediately began treating his injuries, managing his pain before the complex extraction began.
Due to the remote location, access by ambulance was impossible, and it was determined that the most effective way to transport the injured rider was by foot. Volunteers from the rescue squad quickly set up a mule transportation stretcher, a vital piece of rescue equipment designed to provide comfort for the patient and ease the physical strain on rescuers navigating uneven surfaces.
The injured rider was carefully transferred into a stokes litter — a secure, stretcher-like device designed for safe transport — which was then securely attached to the mule stretcher. Despite the difficult terrain, the team worked seamlessly, walking the rider to a waiting ambulance for further medical assessment.
The rescue operation, which took place in rugged conditions, was a testament to the professionalism and dedication of both the VRA Rescue NSW volunteers and the NSW Ambulance team, who worked together efficiently to ensure the motorcyclist received the care he needed.
Following the extraction, the rider was transported to the hospital for further treatment and evaluation. His current condition remains unknown, but thanks to the quick and coordinated response of the emergency teams, the patient is in safe hands.
“Great teamwork by everyone involved,” said a spokesperson for VRA Rescue NSW. “Our volunteers train tirelessly for these exact situations, and today’s operation is a perfect example of how crucial that preparation is when we are called to help in tough conditions.”
