A bushwalker who fell several metres and hit his head on a remote Tasmanian peak has been advised about cooperating with emergency services after he pressed on with his walk while a rescue helicopter was en route.
Emergency services were called to Mount Murchison on the state’s West Coast about 5:30pm on Saturday following concerns for the man’s welfare.
Police said the man, aged in his 30s, had lost his footing and fallen several metres during the walk.
He was walking alone but was near another group at the time.
A member of that group contacted authorities, prompting the deployment of a rescue helicopter.
However, police said the man “continued his walk” despite the head injury and the incoming rescue effort.
He was later located “safe” after completing the walk.
Police said he was “given advice about contacting emergency services to ensure both his safety and efficient use of search and rescue efforts”.
The incident was the second rescue call-out on Mount Murchison in as many days.
On Friday, an experienced bushwalker in his 70s from Queensland was winched to safety by helicopter after injuring his shoulder on the same mountain.
He had activated his personal locator beacon shortly after 2pm.
Police used the incident to remind bushwalkers to avoid walking alone, carry emergency communication devices and ensure their planned route matches their fitness level.
They also urged hikers to check weather forecasts and inform someone of their intended route and expected return time.
