Daring Police Rescue During Record Storm in Western Australia
WA news LIVE: Details emerge of daring beach rescue as ‘record storm’ smashed WA coast
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A police rescue operation took place in Lake Clifton, Western Australia, as a record storm stranded eight campers and a dog on a beach. High tides and rising swells cut off their access, leading to exhaustion of food, water, and fuel supplies.
- 01The rescue occurred in Lake Clifton, south of Mandurah, Western Australia.
- 02Eight individuals and a dog were stranded due to rising tides and high swells.
- 03The group had been camping in three four-wheel-drive vehicles.
- 04The storm was described as a 'record storm event' occurring once every five years.
- 05The police were alerted around 1:30 PM on Sunday when the group could not leave their campsite.
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A dramatic police rescue unfolded in Lake Clifton, Western Australia, as a record storm hit the coast over the weekend. Eight campers and a dog found themselves stranded on a beach after high tides and rising swells cut off access to their campsite. The police received the emergency call around 1:30 PM on Sunday, as the group, camping in three four-wheel-drive vehicles, faced dwindling supplies of food, water, and fuel. This storm has been characterized as a rare event, occurring approximately once every five years, marking it as a significant weather incident for the region.
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The storm's impact on the local community includes potential hazards for campers and beachgoers.
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