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Perth Now
07-08-2025
- Perth Now
Dramatic footage of man's outback rescue
Dramatic helicopter footage has captured the moment a missing man was found after police stumbled across his crude stick shelter in the remote outback. Kye Martin was on a gold prospecting trip outside of Ora Banda in Western Australia - about 659km east of Perth - when he became separated from his friend on August 1. The tiny town of Ora Banda recorded a population of just eight people in the 2016 census. Soon realising he was lost, Mr Martin managed to send a message to his family shortly before losing phone reception at 2pm that day. His family immediately reported it to police, who launched a major search effort involving specialist Tactical Response Group trackers and WA Police Air Wing crews. Missing gold prospector Kye Martin was located on Saturday by police helicopter. WA Police Credit: Supplied Just after midday on Saturday, a police helicopter successfully located Mr Martin. Footage released by police shows Mr Martin in bushland, with what appears to be a rudimentary shelter constructed with sticks and branches from nearby trees. Mr Martin also traced out 'KYE' in large letters in the dirt next to 'MEL' and what appears to be a love heart. Police greeted Mr Martin by saying: 'Hey mate, you order a pizza?' Mr Martin was then flown to Kalgoorlie Airport, where he was assessed by paramedics before later being reunited with friends and family. WA Police said the incident served as timely reminder of the dangers associated with the remote outback. 'The Western Australian outback is made up of many different terrains which can be challenging to survive in,' a police statement read. Mr Martin spent around a day lost in the bush. WA Police Credit: Supplied 'Police would like to take this opportunity to remind community members engaging in high-risk outdoor activities such as gold prospecting, four-wheel driving, mountain climbing and hiking, (and) the importance of being well prepared for their journey.' Adventurers are urged to research road and weather conditions, wear appropriate clothing, be familiar with the area they intend to explore, and carry adequate supplies and a personal locator beacon and satellite phone. Police say anyone who does become lost should leave signs for air crews - such as a word spelled in large letters or piles of rocks and sticks - or light a controlled fire. Anyone who becomes stranded with a vehicle is advised to stay with it if possible.
Herald Sun
03-06-2025
- Herald Sun
Perth man accused of driving at 200km/h and threatening police with gun
Don't miss out on the headlines from On the Road. Followed categories will be added to My News. A Perth man's early morning drive escalated quickly when he allegedly brandished a gun at police before speeding away at up to 200km/h. Police allege they tried to stop a Hyundai Tucson wagon driven by the 39-year-old about 7.25am on Monday after it was caught allegedly displaying false plates. The East Perth man failed to stop, instead allegedly brandished a gun and took off from Gibson Rd in Beechboro at speeds of up to 200km/h. He continued through various suburbs before coming to a stop by crashing into bushland at the T-junction of Taylor and Rowley roads in Bunjup. WA Police Air Wing swiftly directed officers to his location. The gun was recovered in Beechboro. The man was charged with nine offences, including reckless driving to escape pursuit by police, unlicensed person possess firearm and drove a vehicle with forged, replica or false plates. He is due to face Midlands Magistrates Court on Tuesday. Originally published as Perth man accused of driving at 200km/h and threatening police with gun during routine stop Breaking News Motorists have been told to avoid Sydney's M5 after a crane crashed on its side. Breaking News A beloved family man has died after fighting for life after a devastating e-scooter crash during a dinner trip to the city.
Perth Now
03-06-2025
- Perth Now
Insane speed reached during cop chase
A Perth man's early morning drive escalated quickly when he allegedly brandished a gun at police before speeding away at up to 200km/h. Police allege they tried to stop a Hyundai Tucson wagon driven by the 39-year-old about 7.25am on Monday after it was caught allegedly displaying false plates. The East Perth man failed to stop, instead allegedly brandished a gun and took off from Gibson Rd in Beechboro at speeds of up to 200km/h. The East Perth man allegedly hit speeds of up to 200km/h. WA Police Credit: NewsWire He continued through various suburbs before coming to a stop by crashing into bushland at the T-junction of Taylor and Rowley roads in Bunjup. WA Police Air Wing swiftly directed officers to his location. The gun was recovered in Beechboro. The man was charged with nine offences, including reckless driving to escape pursuit by police, unlicensed person possess firearm and drove a vehicle with forged, replica or false plates. He is due to face Midlands Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
9 News
03-06-2025
- 9 News
Driver, 39, 'brandished gun at police before fleeing at 200km/h'
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here BREAKING Minimum wage increase announced by Fair Work Commission A 39-year-old man allegedly brandished a gun at police before taking off at speeds of up to 200km/h when officers tried to stop him. Officers say they tried to stop the Hyundai Tucson station wagon allegedly bearing false plates on Gibson Road in Beechboro, in Perth's north-east, at 7.25am yesterday. He allegedly refused, pulled a gun and drove on at speeds of up to 200km/h, monitored by WA Police Air Wing. A 39-year old man allegedly brandished this gun at police after taking off at speeds of up to 200km/h when officers tried to stop him. (Supplied) But he crashed at a T-junction in Banjup, half an hour away, where he was arrested. The gun was found in Beechboro. The man, from East Perth, is due to appear before the Midland Magistrates Court today. Midland Detectives have charged a 39-year-old man with numerous offences after an evade police incident that occurred on Monday 2 June 2025. (Supplied) He has been charged with a range of offences including reckless driving to escape pursuit by police; being the driver of a vehicle which failed to comply with a direction to stop; having no authority to drive; driving, causing or permitting a vehicle with a forged, replica or false plate to be driven on a road; using a prohibited drug; possessing any drug paraphernalia in or on which there was a prohibited drug or plan; being an unlicensed person possessing firearm or ammunition; being armed in a way that may cause fear; and possession of stolen or unlawfully obtained property. Western Australia Perth police Perth guns crime courts national Australia CONTACT US Property News: He was evicted. Then he saw his home on Airbnb.
