The Northern Territory Police Force has commended the efforts of those involved in an emergency response to a motorcycle crash in Herbert on Saturday afternoon.
Police say 12-year-old local boy, Beau, was particularly deserving of praise after he provided police with a quad bike to gain access to the swampy area in the bushland of Herbert.
Police were able to utilise Beau’s local knowledge of the area to quickly locate the victim.
Members provided first aid in waist deep water while other members stood guard on crocodile watch, NT Police said in a statement.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Peter Malley said, “Emergency response runs in Beau’s family, as his mother is a Senior St John Ambulance Officer and was on duty at the time of the incident, working in the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre.
“He was calm and cool under pressure and sprang into action immediately.
“Thank you, Beau, we hope to work alongside you one day in an official capacity.”
Care Flight deployed to the area and the male was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment.
