Telcos issue new advice on contacting Triple Zero
Australia's telecommunications companies have issued new advice on contatcing Triple Zero, Nine's tech expert Trevor Long explains.
The near-drowning of 74-year-old David Mason off Tasmania's north-west coast in January highlights significant delays in police response to emergency Triple Zero calls. Despite two separate calls from passers-by, police did not arrive at the scene for two hours, leaving Mason to be rescued by two young fishermen over 90 minutes after entering the water.
Tasmania Police has acknowledged the delays and promised to update emergency response operations and provide additional training to better handle similar situations in the future. The incident underscores the critical importance of swift emergency response and the need for improved communication protocols during critical incidents.
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