The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tonight tasked by Ambulance Tasmania to Adventure Bay, Bruny Island.

A 17 year old male from Dodges Ferry had sustained burns to the upper parts of his body when articles in a camp fire exploded.  He was treated at the scene by local medical staff before being airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a satisfactory condition.

P.S. STEANE

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