Tourists Rescued from Cliff as Rising Waves Threaten Safety
A group of seven tourists, including three children, found themselves trapped on a cliff along Australia's east coast due to rising tides during a morning beach walk. As 16-foot waves approached, the tourists managed to climb to a ledge and called for help. Local emergency services, led by Commander Pete Collins, responded to the situation. Initially, a helicopter rescue was considered, but it was deemed too risky due to potential downdraft effects. Instead, rescuers used ropes and an Arizona vortex device to safely bring the group to safety. The operation, which lasted three hours, was conducted by unpaid volunteer rescue workers who had trained for such scenarios. 
