When Karma Norman and Barry Lovell set out with their three children to spend Christmas afternoon at a NSW swimming hole, they were not expecting to spend the night in the bush.
Initially the family thought they could continue going and access a different road they knew.
"I have never been in a situation before where we were stuck … digging ourselves out, pulling logs out of the way and then getting to a spot where we just couldn't get past it," Ms Norman said.But then their 4WD's clutch gave way."That was the most challenging part … being stuck out in the bush with a car that was not 100 per cent functional was my nightmare," Ms Norman said.
The police responded but were not able to locate their position that night. A couple of local 4WD enthusiasts, however, were able to reach them. "They were absolute godsends. When I saw their torch lights coming, I thought 'Wow' … it was just amazing.Community support 'fantastic'
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