A man who went rock fishing at Wybung Heads in Lake Munmorah National Park was airlifted in the early hours of Sunday morning, January 30, after falling and suffering injuries to his leg.
Wybung Heads and close-by Snapper Point are popular spots for rock fishing but are known to be unpredictable and treacherous in particular conditions.
The Wybung Heads spot is a 200-metre walk from the car park and provides a natural platform for rock fishing.
Central Coast Rescue Squad was alerted by Emergency Services shortly before 6am when a middle-aged man called Triple 0 after falling and injuring his leg, rendering him unable to move.
“Plan A was to winch him out with the helicopter,” said Rescue Squad Deputy Captain Adam Hart.
“Plan B was a vertical drop rescue, but fortunately conditions were good enough to get the helicopter in.”
Hart explained that incidents occur on that part of the coastline from time to time.
It was the third time the rescue helicopter was called upon to respond to community incidents last weekend.
Two mountain bikers were airlifted from Ourimbah Mountain Biking Track after suffering injuries.
The Wybung fisherman was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital and made a full recovery.
Nicola Riches