A gyrocopter crash claimed the life of a young local man south of Isisford on Monday morning.
26-year-old Jack Joseland died when the gyrocopter he was flying crashed suddenly while mustering at Smith's Lagoon, between Isisford and Yaraka, at 8.15am.
Longreach patrol group police inspector Julia Cook said other people were in close proximity when the crash occurred but were not able to offer any assistance.
She said police and emergency services attended the accident and will prepare a report for the coroner.
In 2006 Mr Joseland received a Queensland Ambulance Service Young Hero of the Year Award for bravery after he ran four kilometres for help after being involved in a single vehicle accident.
Aged 12 at the time, the car he was in hit a tree, leaving his tutor, 65yo Wendy Blumson trapped behind the steering wheel.
Speaking at the award presentation, Assistant Commissioner of the Far North Region Rick Stranger said Mr Joseland's brave actions saved his teacher's life.
"Jack and Wendy were on a very remote dirt road when the accident occurred," Mr Stranger said.
"If it wasn't for Jack running to the nearest property to sound the alert we wouldn't have been able to get there as quickly as we did and be prepared to extricate Wendy out of the vehicle.
"Remembering Jack was also in this accident and was in shock and suffering his own injuries, he still managed to kick open the passenger door and run for help and relay what happened.
"His brave act ensured his teacher is here with us today - he is a hero."
Sally Gall
Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.
Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.
