Rescue on closed track

By Kirra Livingstone

A MAN has been rescued by a fire and rescue team on Mount Beerwah after becoming lost, despite the mountain being closed following vandalism.

A QFES spokesperson told GC&M News the man was reported lost at 8.30pm on July 3 and was 400m from the peak of the mountain when he was found by the rescue crew. He was eventually assisted down by the crew, reaching the base around 10.30pm.

Mount Beerwah was temporarily closed

Jack’s success in Berlin

JACK Daly has bagged the goods at the Berlin Special Olympics this June, winning a silver and bronze medal in track athletics.

Jack (pictured far right and inset) won silver in the 200m Level C sprint and completed the race in 31.31 seconds, just 0.19 seconds from taking gold. He was took home bronze in the 4x100m mixed relay.

He also competed in the 400m sprint, running a personal best despite finishing fifth.

Although winning a medal is a great feat, Jack was humble and spoke about the differences between competing nationally and internationally.

“In the nationals it’s hard but at the World Games, I think it was different, like there was not an easy chance you’d win a medal in that category,” he said.

when I found out I had won because I didn’t expect to win.”

His mum, Tessa Craig, said she was impressed by Jack’s focus and commitment while competing so far from home.

“We are so proud, we didn’t expect him to get a medal at all I was just happy that he was there, so it was so exciting that he ended up winning the medals so I’m really proud,” she said.

For the State Games next year, Jack is aiming to improve on his distance track skills, hoping to eventually run the 3km, 5km, and 10km distances. To top that he is also eyeing off future marathons.

My name is Tawhid Hassanien, a General Practitioner who has recently joined Beerwah Surgery.

Dr Tawhid has a special interest in Women’s health, he holds an Advanced Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from RANZCOG.

Dr Tawhid enjoys all aspects of General Practice for all age groups. This includes but is not restricted to:

• Ante-natal and post-natal care

• Contraception

• Implanon insertion and removal

• Mirena insertion and removal

• Menstrual problems

• Menopause management

• STI, Acne, Infertility investigation

• Medical Terminations

Dr Tawhid enjoys spending time with his family, reading and bush walks.

“I hope he had some good time to think about his actions whilst suffering the consequence of his decision to ignore requests not to climb the summit, all the signage and locked gate.

“It was wet and night time and I’m sure the Ambulance/Fire and Rescue and SES all have families they would have rather been safe at home with… what if one of them fell whilst rescuing him…”

A Department of Environment and Science spokesperson also spoke on the matter and said it was disappointing to see people ignore the closure, particularly on NAIDOC week.

“… it is frustrating that some have ignored park and at the entrance to the walking track. and anyone who is found to be contravening

BJ Murphy at the Mt Beerwah sign that clearly states the area is closed