Keep an eye out for injured wildlife
As the Central Coast was included with 26 other regions in being declared Natural Disaster Zones this week, the Australia Reptile Park issued an appeal to residents to keep an…
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Firefighters rescue trapped driver
A group of local firefighters have rescued a driver whose car had slipped 10 metres down an embankment in Daleys Point on February 10. The Fire and Rescue NSW 340…
Winch rescue at Jilliby
Around 2pm on the afternoon of January 11 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by New South Wales Ambulance on a primary winch mission to a motorcycle accident in bush…
Consider adopting a new furry friend
Families looking to bring a new furry friend home this Christmas are encouraged to ‘adopt not shop’ when making their choice. The ‘adopt not shop’ campaign comes six months after…
Rip rescue first for season
SURF LIFESAVING – Killcare Surf Life Saving Club (KSLSC) lifesavers have already clocked up over 704 hours, 34 preventatives, five fist aids and a rescue across 13 patrols so far…
Crewman airlifted from bulk carrier off Terrigal
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter conducted a rescue on Wednesday September 1 from on board the bulk carrier Sweet Melissa, anchored 20m east of Terrigal. It was reported that a 46-year-old…
Lucky escape at Cedar Brush Creek
Forum – A driver was lucky to escape after their car flipped over a bridge into a creek along Murray’s Run Rd at Cedar Brush Creek. Central Coast Rescue Squad…
Free lifetime registration for rescue pets
Coasties who adopt a rescue pet from a Central Coast Council pound or animal shelter will receive free lifetime pet registration, thanks to a State Government initiative. Council operates animal…
Rescued sea turtle released
An endangered green sea turtle rescued by a diver from the Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast (AASRCC) has been released back into the ocean after a month of rehab. The…
Rescue of the Month Award for saving four lives
Off-duty surf lifesavers and lifeguards have been acknowledged with the Surf Life Saving NSW Rescue of the Month award for saving four lives in an outstanding rescue at Toowoon Bay….
Man falls from Pearl Beach cliff
Forum – Fire and Rescue NSW rescued a man who fell off a ledge on Pearl Beach Road, Pearl Beach, on the evening of April 7. Firefighting crews from Gosford…
80-year-old woman trapped while driving into flood waters
Police rescued an 80-year-old woman after she became trapped in her car while driving into flood waters at Wyong. At about 3.40pm on Sunday, March 21, a green Hyundai Getz…
Major drowning event at Toowoon Bay avoided
Surf lifesavers, council lifeguards and the Volunteer Rescue Association worked together to rescue four people in distress at Toowoon Bay on February 22. The group was snorkelling off shore at…
Five pelicans trapped by fishing line
The Peninsula’s ‘Pelican Lady’ is calling on residents to dispose of their fishing equipment and rubbish appropriately after five pelicans were recently found trapped. Locals are being asked to not…
Happy ending for trapped possum
WIRES Central Coast is calling on residents to keep an eye out for injured animals after a trapped possum was found at Umina on January 18 close to 10am. Fire…
Training session turns into rescue mission
A training session turned into a rescue mission after a crew from the Central Coast Outriggers heard the yells of a man floating in rough ocean conditions around Lion Island…
Day of Hope
It was a bittersweet day for staff at the Australian Reptile Park when Hope the wombat left the park to live in the wild at Cedar Creek Wombat Rescue on…
Horse rescued from dam
Rescue crews were called out in torrential rain on Sunday, December 20, to rescue a horse stuck in a dam at Warnervale. Volunteers from Warnervale and Wadalba Rural Fire Brigades…
Ella and Billie returned to the sea
Members of Australian Seabird Rescue were jumping for joy recently as they re-released two green turtles into the sea after they had been cared for on the Central Coast for…
Fairy penguin rescued at Terrigal
A fairy penguin is in the care of Australian Seabird Rescue Central Coast (ASRCC) after coming ashore at Terrigal Beach. ASRCC Coordinator, Cathy Gilmore, said the penguin dubbed ‘Ariel’ by…