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A view of Minyon Falls from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. (supplied)

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has winched recovered a 37-year-old female walker who suffered injuries as a result of a fall onto rocks while walking on the track at the base of Minyon Falls.

The female walker was treated for injuries and flown to Lismore Base Hospital in a stable condition.

The winch recovery was conducted 200 metres from the base of the falls.


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  1. Thank you to all the people that helped my daughter, grandchildren and myself. Your support was greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Matt for delivering the missing bag back to our house the next day.

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