Police launch daring air rescue to reach stranded farm

The operation was launched after neighbours raised concerns the family on the farm had run out of food, fuel and essential medical supplies.

Divisional Commander Steve Hughson said “We were told that that the family were experiencing difficulties because of the weather and their supplies had run out. I made the decision straight away to try and get stocks to them.

“We tried using 4x4 vehicles first, but that failed because the roads were impassable. Then we contacted our helicopter support team to ask for their help.

“We knew that there was a family of four stranded in the isolated farm and as well as being concerned for themselves and were reluctant to leave the farm as they were concerned about the welfare of their racehorses.

“Supplies of food and mediation were gathered locally and the helicopter picked them up and took them to the family.”

The mission delivered enough food – for both the family and the animals - and fuel to last for three weeks but fears of more snow to come could mean police launching similar operations around the country as the big freeze continues to take its toll.

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