August 14, 2009
A Police Search and Rescue team successfully rescued a NSW woman injured in a skiing accident at Mount Bogong, in Victoria's high country. Frank Zgoznik and Rik Head from Bush Search and Rescue were on Bogong at the time and assisted with the rescue.
Kiera in the strecher during the haul across the top of Mount Bogong. Photo: Frank Zgoznik
Kiera, 23, one of four NSW TAFE students on a skiing trip to Victoria's highest mountain, had injured her knee and could not stand.
Eight members of the Victoria Police search and rescue squad travelled to Cleve Cole hut on the mountain where she and three companions were waiting. Adverse weather conditions prevented the use of a helicopter.
The rescue included a long stretcher haul from Cleve Cole hut to Eskdale Spur, followed by a descent of Eskdale then Granite Flat spurs to a waiting police 4WD.
Hauling the strecher across the top of Mount Bogong. Photo: Frank Zgoznik
Links: Police to rescue injured skier at Mount Bogong, The Age.
