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Two bushwalkers trapped in flood conditions in Katoomba rescued

Mar 21, 2021

KATOOMBA, Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia – Two bushwalkers stranded in the Blue Mountains during severe storm conditions have had a lucky escape.

The pair were returning from a camping trip while walking the Six-Foot Track at Katoomba in the Blue Mountains when they got into difficulties while crossing a fast-flowing watercourse, which had become swollen by heavy rain which had fallen in the area over the previous 48 hours.

The bushwalkers managed to cross to the other side, and as they continued along the track, their path was again blocked by more fast-flowing water which had formed a waterfall across the track.

Stuck between two large bodies of water, they contacted ‘000’ for assistance. This was mid-afternoon on Saturday.

Blue Mountains Police Rescue and NSW Ambulance SOT paramedics were quickly on the scene and managed to locate the pair near Nelly’s Glen.

Officers set up a roping system and after placing the bushwalkers in a harness, they were assisted across the falls safely.

They were examined by Ambulance paramedics before being allowed to leave.

(File photo).

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