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11,000 missions by the side of WA
15 Apr 2026
As of Thursday 9th April 2026, RAC Rescue helicopters have responded to 11,000 missions, rescuing people in urgent and often life-threatening situations.
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Stories of survival
Every RAC Rescue mission is a story of strength, survival and the people who make it all possible. Hear from those who’ve been helped and the crew who were there when it mattered most.
Rescue Story
Snake bite emergency prompts summer warning
December 2023
The group of nine took off at 9am and as they were nearing the end of their 10-kilometre journey around 2.20pm, Danuta felt severe pain in the back of her right leg.
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Greg's ocean rescue
September 2023
Greg Robbins and his wife Cam were counting down the days to the arrival of their first child when a freak accident saw Greg onboard RAC Rescue.
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Flying high for 20 years
August 2023
This month marks the 20th year of the Department of Fire and Emergency Services’ Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service.
Rescue Story
From Horseback to Helicopter
January 2023
When Witchcliffe local Julie Townsend set out on a peaceful horse ride on the Easter long weekend, she never expected to finish the day with an emergency flight on the RAC Rescue Helicopter.
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A surfing trip with mates ends in a lifesaving rescue
December 2022
It was a summer morning like any other when 29-year-old Jack headed out for a surf that left him with severe spinal injuries and temporarily paralysed.
Rescue Story
Story of survival
September 2022
Imagine your child is hit by a car while cycling around your neighbourhood...and the nearest hospital is 100 kilometres away.
RAC Rescue: Peter Butler
October 9, 2018
While on a guided motorbike tour of the South West, Peter was involved in a freak accident that catapulted him from his bike causing him serious injury.
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RAC Rescue: Laretta Rowe
October 9, 2018
Only 1.7km from home and 700m from her farm driveway, Laretta was involved in a horrific car crash that threw her from the vehicle.
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RAC Rescue: Jim Roney
October 9, 2018
Jim, a hardworking farmer from Elgin, was repairing a fuel tank when it exploded in front of him. Find out how his family responded and how the RAC Rescue helicopter helped save his life.
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RAC Rescue: Graeme Fry
October 9, 2018
Graeme was working on a farm when he was crushed by his quad bike, trapping him isolated and alone with life threatening injuries.
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