#8 Trapped and alone: Donnybrook farmer's quad bike rollover, an RAC Rescue Helicopter survivor story

An average day at work on a Donnybrook property became a race against time as Graeme Fry lay trapped, alone, and severely injured after a quad bike rollover.For 10 hours Graeme lay pinned under a 400kg quad bike as he drifted in and out of consciousness in an isolated paddock in Western Australia’s South West.The massive weight on his legs was slowly killing him.Many years on from his accident, Graeme is still deeply affected by what happened that day. He joins us to recount his story, and the thoughts that got him through those long hours as he waited to be found. (0:00) A Day Like Any Other Turns Tragic(3:03) Stranded and Struggling(9:10) The Desperate Search Begins(14:14) Rescue and Immediate Aftermath(18:32) Critical Condition and Hospitalisation(25:10) Medical Challenges and Triumphs(28:00) Intensive Care and Recovery(30:28) Rehabilitation Journey(37:55) Returning Home and Adjusting(43:54) Final Thoughts and MessageGuest: Graeme Fry - Donnybrook farmerThe RAC Rescue helicopters are funded by the State Government, managed by the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and sponsored by RAC.Subscribe and shareIf you liked this episode, subscribe to RAC’s Horizons podcast and share it with your friends and family.Find us onlineWebsite: https://rac.com.au/horizons YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HorizonsRAC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racwa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/racwa/Legal disclaimerThe views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and may not be shared by the Royal Automobile Club of WA (Inc) or its related bodies corporate (together “RAC”) or any of its or their councillors, directors or employees.  This podcast is for general information and entertainment purposes only.  Listeners should not rely on the content as a substitute for independent advice.  References to a product should not be construed as an endorsement by RAC.  RAC accepts no liability for any reliance placed on the content.