Two people have been rescued after suffering hypothermia while canyoning on Tasmania's northwest coast yesterday.
Authorities were notified shortly before 4pm, when a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) was activated near Machinery Creek Canyon.
Inspector Steve Jones said a group of four canyoners had entered the canyon near Cethana, with two participants showing signs of hypothermia about three-quarters of the way through.
"The group activated the PLB, and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the area alongside search and rescue police and paramedics," he said.
"A paramedic was winched in to provide medical care, and the two affected individuals were stabilised and winched to safety."
"The remaining two participants continued and completed the canyon route."
Inspector Jones thanked the Cradle Mountain Canyon staff who offered their assistance, and said the quick activation of the PLB and coordinated response prevented a potentially serious outcome.
"The group did the right thing by carrying a PLB and activating it when they needed help," he said.
"Conditions in Tasmania's remote areas can change quickly, and hypothermia is a real risk even this close to summer"
"If you're heading into remote or rugged terrain, make sure you have the right gear, know your limits, and always carry a reliable way to call for help."
