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A freak wave leaves a surfer badly hurt and Londoner Dr Sarah McNeilly flies into the outback to rescue an Aboriginal rock star who is critically ill.
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Helicopter Heroes Down Under
Duration: 02:01
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Helicopter Heroes Down Under
Duration: 02:01
Air ambulance heroes
It鈥檚 one of the most beautiful but dangerous places on earth.
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And when Australians call out the flying doctor, they are likely to be British and so is the
pilot, paramedic and crewman.
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From shark attacks on the surfing beaches to exploding BBQs in the Sydney suburbs.
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These are the Brits who can make the difference between life and death Down Under.
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James Milligan is an NHS consultant working at Leeds General Infirmary. Now like hundreds of medics every year, he鈥檚 swapping rainy Britain for a life in the sun.
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But it is a place where the nearest hospital can be 200 miles away and the wildlife can kill you.
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Welcome to one of the world鈥檚 most extreme health services.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Series Producer | Kristin Hadland |
| Executive Producer | Carla-Maria Lawson |
| Executive Producer | Ian Cundall |
Broadcasts
- Mon 1 Apr 2013 18:30
- Wed 19 Jun 2013 09:00
Sun 15 Dec 2013 11:45- Fri 31 Jan 2014 11:45
- Mon 3 Feb 2014 07:50