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The Mackay community had the opportunity to see a lifesaving service up close in a rare event at the weekend.
To mark RACQ CQ Rescue's 25th anniversary celebrations, the rescue helicopter recreated a landing done to launch the service in 1996 outside Mackay Regional Council chambers.
The community-funded rescue helicopter is a lifeline for anyone, anywhere at anytime across the region.
Volunteers and Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson joined RACQ CQ Rescue chief executive Ian Rowan to watch the landing, followed with a morning tea.
RACQ CQ Rescue chief executive Ian Rowan with Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson, volunteers and council staff. Picture: Melanie Whiting