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Boy injured in fall at Gardners Falls |
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Written by Les Fawkes
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Tuesday, 08 February 2011 |
At about 5p.m. on Sunday February 6th a 11 year old boy was injured after falling at Gardners Falls, Maleny. It is believed that the youth slipped and fell some distance whilst stepping across some wet and slippery rocks.
Luckily there were others at the falls and they were able to go to the aid of the injured lad.
Gardners Falls is popular with youngsters jumping or swinging into the pool below the falls.
Gardners Falls is a popular Sunshine Coast hinterland swimming hole situated about 4 kilometers east of Maleny township.
The injured person was treated by paramedics from Maleny and they subsequently called in the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter.
The
Helicopter was called and arrived at the falls about 5.40 pm and circled
the area for some time before being able to land nearby.
The
boy was treated for suspected head and spinal injuries at the scene
before he was taken to the Royal Childrens Hospital, Brisbane by
helicopter.
A hospital spokeswoman said the boy was in a stable condition with a fractured skull.
Whilst
Gardners Falls is a great place for swimming, jumping, or exploring the
shallower pools it is also a place of danger for the unsuspecting.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 28 March 2011 )
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