Fire and Rescue NSW teams rescue more than 100 people stranded in mid-north coast floodwaters - Mid-north coast
Published: 21 May 2025 07:28pm
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews have rescued more than 100 people during the flood emergency underway on the state's mid-north coast.
FRNSW crews are on the ground in the Taree, Forster and Port Macquarie areas, supporting the SES-led emergency response, which has performed 289 flood rescues since midnight.
Strike Teams of metropolitan-based firefighters are being assisted by specially trained on-call and regional crews, many of them living in, or close to, the towns they are supporting.
The rescues have been carried out overnight and throughout the day.
One FRNSW in-water rescue team has played a critical role, conducting a series of operations to rescue 35 people — including one person experiencing cardiac arrest and another with a fractured pelvis.
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The NSW SES is advising people to download the Hazards Near Me App which will include the latest warnings and information for impacted communities.
In life-threatening situations and emergencies, the public are advised to contact Triple Zero (000).
Floods move quickly and so should you. People should not drive, walk or play in floodwaters.
Updated: 21 May 2025 05:33pm
Details about this incident may change and should not be used as emergency information and/or advice.
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