Overview
- Firefighters in a Tasmania Fire Service helicopter saw the woman waving a towel on 6 February near Geeveston.
- Unable to land, crews called Tasmania Police, and an officer was winched down to reach her.
- Aerial teams dropped water around her position to hold back flames until the winch-capable helicopter arrived.
- Rescuers guided her to a clearing where she was airlifted, with authorities reporting no injuries.
- Video of the operation was published on 10 February as crews continued battling nine other bushfires in the state.