A statement from Sunday Night
Sunday Night has released a statement about the show's upcoming story on Nepal's earthquake disaster following media scrutiny:
"A media crew going to a trouble spot and inquiring about transport is not a story. Other media covering the story have done the same," Executive producer Steve Taylor said.
"We did not hire a helicopter. We certainly did not seek to put ourselves ahead of any local humanitarian effort. The allegation that we would put ourselves ahead of the relief effort is utterly wrong, deeply offensive and a shameful claim.
"When Sunday Night began the journey with Hugh Sheridan, his brother had been missing for days and no-one knew if he was alive or dead.
"We sent Dr Andrew Rochford so he could bring his emergency medical skills and expertise to the analysis of the injuries and the medical relief effort and to help where he could.
"Yesterday he was asked by local authorities to a remote quake-damaged community to do just that. Until his visit today the village has so far missed out on any medical attention.
"This is a powerful report about a terrible natural disaster."
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