After the Star Mail’s coverage of emergency services’ extensive training for the opening of the Warburton Bike Park, a successful mountain bike rescue in October instilled faith in the community.
Just weeks after training sessions took place, the rescue saw the Upper Yarra SES working with Ambulance Victoria (AV) and the CFA on 1 October.
Paramedics treated one male patient in his teens on 1 October at 4.35pm and the rescue was largely regarded as a success.
“We were pretty nervous initially with these mountain bike rescues that they’d be very difficult for us to respond to. Essentially, the person got out quickly and safely, and no one was further injured. So it’s a big measure of success,” Upper Yarra SES member Garion Hall said.
While these rescues can still be challenging, Mr Hall said it was much different due to the tracks being professionally built.
“They’re designed by experts to be safe, and not safe in a boring way, but safe in an absolutely thrilling way – the riders love these tracks.”
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