Chopper pilot and police officer honoured for heroic Katherine flood rescue
Helicopter pilot John Armstrong and police officer Ben Parfitt received the Chief Minister's Medal for their heroic flood rescue in Katherine during March 2026. They rescued two people and a dog from a stranded vehicle amid devastating floodwaters. Parfitt emphasized the collective effort of emergency services and volunteers in the rescue operation.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 06:19 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 06:31 UTC
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