FRNSW helps rescue people and horses - Sackville North
Published: 05 Jul 2022 07:43pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have helped rescue two people and six horses, trapped by floodwater in Sydney’s north-west.
Emergency services were called to Pages Wharf Road in Sackville North at 2pm after a woman raised concerns for her parents who were unable to make it off their property.
NSW SES and FRNSW deployed inflatable rafts and swift water rescue teams to reach them, stranded in water and take them to higher ground.
The rescue was completed around 4:50pm without further incident.
MEDIA NOTE: Footage of the rescue is available at https://vimeo.com/726953336/c7d1492759 [external link]
Updated: 30 Jan 2023 09:14pm
Details about this incident may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
For all life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000)
For flood information, warnings or requests for non-life threatening assistance, call the SES on 132 500 or visit the NSW State Emergency Service website here. [external link].
For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. [external link]
Stations nearby
1 Anderson Place, South Windsor NSW 2756
43 March St, Richmond NSW 2753
66 Riverstone Parade, Riverstone NSW 2765