February 25, 2022
QFES issued an emergency alert at 5:20pm on Friday for residents in Goomeri, Woolooga and western townships in the Gympie Local Government Area.
Flash flooding is occurring in these areas and the Goomeri township is now closed and inaccessible.
Roads and bridges are impacted and everyone in the greater Gympie Local Government Area is urged to stay up-to-date with the latest information from the Bureau of Meteorology.
For flood assistance, contact the SES on 13-25-00.
In a life-threatening emergency, dial Triple Zero (000).
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Earlier on Friday, the Sunshine Coast RACQ LifeFlight Rescue crew rescued five people and their dog after their property in the Gympie region became surrounded by floodwaters.
The family drove to a safe location up a hill near the house, while they waited for help to arrive.
A pet fox terrier was secured in a child rescue capsule for the flight.
Raw video of the LifeFlight helicopter flying over flooded parts of the GRC area on Friday:
