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Man winched to safety after spending four nights in Queensland bushland

Emergency crews have winched a man to safety during a dramatic rescue in south east Queensland.

The man went missing on July 31, in the early morning, spending the next four nights outside while tempreatures dipped to a low in the region.

Andrew Clay is rescued from an embankment at Toowoomba. Source: QPS Media.
Andrew Clay is rescued from an embankment at Toowoomba. Source: QPS Media.

It’s believed Andrew Clay was found down a 50 metre embankment on Prince Henry Drive in Prince Henry Heights.

Clay was last seen driving in Rangeville, near Toowoomba on Sunday morning.

Clay has been assessed by paramedics.

It’s believed he is being treated for hypothermia.

He has since been transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital.

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