Four people have been rescued from a flooded river on the state’s far south coast on Sunday morning.
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Police say two men, aged 49 and 56, and their 10-year-old daughters were on a canoeing trip on the Deua River in the Deua River Valley on Saturday when the river began to rise after storms in the area.
The group activated their Personal Locator Beacon about 2am and officials launched a search for the group.
Volunteer searchers found the group on a riverbank about 7am Sunday.
The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter was called to the scene and winched the group to safety.
Police have been told that while their tents and canoes were washed away by floodwaters, no injuries have been reported.
All are from the ACT.
Police have praised the groups foresight to take the personal locator beacon.
“We recommend anyone embarking on a trip – be it bushwalking, canoeing, canyoning or similar – to take one of these Personal Locator Beacons with them,” Far South Coast Duty Officer, Inspector Peter Volf, said.
“Today’s event is proof they assist in rescue efforts in what can be high-risk scenarios.
“We would also recommend that local weather conditions are checked before venturing out."
