News
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
Hamish's fearless fight
February 2018
It was the ANZAC day holiday in 2015 and the Bolto family were enjoying a quiet day on their Katanning farm, when around 3pm a series of screams broke the air.
RAC Rescue - Ron Sao
January 19, 2023
In December last year, a swim at Smiths Beach went horribly wrong leaving Ron paralysed and kilometres from the nearest hospital.
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Sebastian Gobbett's reunion story for RAC Rescue
August 30, 2022
Imagine your child is hit by a car while cycling around your neighbourhood...and the nearest hospital is 100 kilometres away.
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RAC Rescue reaches 9000 missions
July 29, 2022
In July 2022 the RAC Rescue helicopter was called out for its 9000th rescue mission since the service commenced in 2003.
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RAC Rescue Reunion: Meet Lee Bergin
February 14, 2022
Lee Bergin meets the Critical Care Paramedic who helped save his life.
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