Couple rescued after three days stranded on Cape Melville Track
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Laura police have rescued a couple from the Cape Melville Track, after their vehicle became bogged on Friday, April 18.
The 21-year-old male and 19-year-old woman from the Tablelands became stranded after their vehicle became bogged and their winch broke.
Hopevale police attempted to locate the pair by road, however the roads were closed and impassable due to wet weather.
At around 10am on April 21, police and an aerial asset rescued the pair and transported them to Laura Police Station.
The pair sustained minor cuts and abrasions.
Cape Melville National Park is closed each year from December 1 to July 31, as the roads are impassable for extended periods.
Special Constable Adam Tickner said the pair did the right thing by staying with the vehicle.
“It was fortunate that these people had enough food and water to last a few days, however this is very challenging terrain, especially during the wet season,” Special Constable Tickner said.
“These roads are closed for a reason, and phone reception is limited.
“When travelling on the Cape, ensure you have a satellite phone or personal locator peach, recovery gear, spare parts, first aid, and adequate food, water and fuel.”
Anyone travelling to remote parts of Far North Queensland is urged to plan their trip, check park alerts, Queensland Traffic or the local council website for road conditions.
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