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Glasshouse Mountain scores again |
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Written by Les Fawkes
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Sunday, 19 July 2009 |
Glasshouse State Emergency
Service members were once again called upon to rescue three people from
Mount Tibrogargan near Beerwah.
The three bushwalkers climber the Mountain on Saturday afternoon, however became lost when they took the wrong track about 6.30p.m. stranding them on the western side of the Glasshouse Mountains peak.
Police had been advised of their predicament after they used a mobile phne to send a text message to a friend who subsequently advised police.
The rescue continued on through the night. The night on the mountain was very cold for both the rescued and the rescuers as the temperature dropped to 8.5 degrees overnight. There was no person injured in this incident.
Glasshouse State Emergency
Service member, Robert Barry said, "The number of rescues is
increasing and is partly caused because climbers are not prepared for
the climb and do not take adequate precautions."
National park records showed there were 73 rescues in the past 12 years.
Mount Tibrogargan is presently open to climbers, unlike Mount Beerwah climbing tracks which are closed awaiting maintenance following a large rock fall some time ago. Any climbers found on the closed walks face a $400 fine.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 20 July 2009 )
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