Heroes Honored in Katherine Flood Rescue | Australia News

Helicopter pilot John Armstrong and police officer Senior Constable Ben Parfitt are among twenty-nine heroes honored with the Chief Minister’s Medal for their lifesaving efforts during Katherine’s devastating March floods — including a dramatic rescue of two people and their dog from submerged waters, captured on camera. While Armstrong downplayed the feat as routine, Parfitt credited the entire emergency team and volunteers, highlighting the unsung daily work of officers. Other awardees include a social media informant, a sandbagging landscaper, a hospital evacuator, and a food provider during supermarket closures. With insured losses exceeding $30 million and many still rebuilding, the Territory Day celebrations tonight also mark Katherine’s 100th birthday — a tribute to community resilience in the face of disaster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0904e9afdaed9df1