In a Victorian first, police at the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) in Williamstown coordinated five choppers in the air at once during flash flooding along the Great Ocean Road yesterday. Police Air Wing, alongside Ambulance Victoria and Life Saving Victoria aircraft, carried out multiple rescues throughout the afternoon and evening, including winch operations and assistance to people stranded by floodwaters. 🚁 A man in his 60s was winched from the roof of a shed by Police Air Wing. 🚁 Life S

Come take a look inside an AFP Search and Rescue (SAR) vehicle – it holds everything needed to find and help someone in trouble. AFP SAR is based in the ACT and provides broad and varied skill sets to support community safety, deploying both nationally and internationally. The team responds to a range of incidents, including missing persons searches, remote area access and rescue, medical care, water and vertical rescues, body recoveries and operations in confined spaces. | Australian Federal Po

[AT THIS HOUR] In the wake of severe flooding, SAPS #SearchandRescue teams, together with the #SANDF, are bravely navigating dangerous waters to reach and assist residents in affected communities. These rescue operations involve entering fast-flowing rivers and flooded streets to ensure no one is left stranded. Communities are urged to prioritize safety at all times. The floodwaters are unpredictable and extremely hazardous. Precautionary Measures: • Do not attempt to cross rivers, streams, or b