A group of 11 hikers have been rescued after a multi-agency response in the states south.
About 9.40am on Wednesday (23 April 2025), information was received from the Joint Co-ordination Centre in Canberra that an EPIRB had been activated at Flying Fox Gully inside the Morton National Park approximately 28km north west north from Ulladulla.
Officers from South Coast Police District commenced a rescue operation.
Because of inclement weather a decision was made for the party – consisting of 3 adults – a woman aged 27 and two men aged 32 and 43 - and eight children – three girls and five boys - aged between 14 and 17 – to camp overnight due to them having sufficient supplies and equipment.
A NSW Ambulance paramedic was flown to the location to treat a person suffering from hypothermia.
A command post was established at Yadboro Flat campground that involved Police Rescue, general duty officers, NSW Ambulance and State Emergency Services.
Commencing at 9.30am on Thursday (24 April 2025) crews from PolAir and NSW Ambulance commenced winching all persons from the location concluding at 12.30pm
The group were conveyed to Yarboro Flat Campground and to Milton helicopter pad. One 14-year-old girl was treated for mild hypothermia but not hospitalised.
Police have been informed that the hikers were part of an organised hike that became disorientated due to heavy rain and fog. They had sufficient provisions and equipment but could not self-extract.
