A 17-year-old boy has been winched to safety after he suffered serious injuries when he fell from a cliff at Glenrock Conservation Area on Friday afternoon.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter team was called to the popular nature reserve about 2.25pm.
A critical care paramedic and a doctor were winched down to treat the teenager at the scene because of the difficult terrain.
A Westpac Rescue Helicopter spokesperson said on Friday afternoon the teenager was seriously injured.
"The teenager was stabilised prior to being stretcher-winched from the scene and flown direct to the John Hunter Hospital suffering serious facial injuries," the chopper service said in a statement.
The fall is believed to have happened near a waterfall in the conservation area.
While you're with us, did you know the Newcastle Herald offers breaking news alerts, daily email newsletters and more? Keep up to date with all the local news - sign up here
IN THE NEWS:
- NSW Police Minister David Elliott calls for inquiry into assaults against police after Hunter incidents
- Light aircraft's propeller 'stationary' before fatal Maitland crash that killed Andy Shepherd, ATSB report finds
- Saints' pain as thieves target clubhouse, steal uniforms and cause destruction
- Jobs fly south as Jetstar shuts Newcastle maintenance base