Miraculous desert rescue.

A very lucky man by the sound of it
Norm

Hi DIO
They were very luck that the Army had just arrived in Birdsville.

Cheers

Stephen

Is this how they normally respond to an emergency beacon? by ringing around and trying to find a vehicle that will drive out?

Chris

Normanton to Longreach via Birdsville ??????

12 - 14 hours from Birdsville to Poeppel Corner? By camel I presume.

Hoden 4th - this man was particularly lucky. Under normal conditions it would take the ambulance (very rough troop carrier) at least 12 - 14 hours to reach Poepples Corner. As he has 'suspect spinal injuries' it would be a very much slower trip back and almost impossible not to possibly do further damage.
Last year the bike riders broke mostly shoulders. Notice the age of this fellow - 45 - very typical age of motor bikers in the Simpson. Another thing to notice is once you get past a certain age you don't repair as quickly as you once did!
Once back in town - always provided he could be brought back in - then stabilised at the Clinic - the RFDS can fly in and collect. Very big operation to carry this out by local people.