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Climbers winched to safety after overnight ordeal in the Warrumbungles

ABC Australia · May 10, 2026, 2:54 AM

Key takeaways

  • The Warrumbungles attract rock climbers from around the world.
  • Two Victorian climbers and their rescuers have been winched to safety after spending the night stranded on a cliff in the Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran.
  • A delicate operation was launched after a 61-year-old climber suffered head injuries from a falling rock.

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The Warrumbungles attract rock climbers from around the world. (Supplied: NSW National Parks)

Two Victorian climbers and their rescuers have been winched to safety after spending the night stranded on a cliff in the Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran.

A delicate operation was launched after a 61-year-old climber suffered head injuries from a falling rock.

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