A helicopter pilot has been subjected to a random breath-test on the side of the road, after landing to deliver supplies to residents trapped by flooding.
The pilot landed near Alambie Lane at Gumlow, Townsville, in Queensland’s north, to deliver much needed supplies this week.
When he landed on the road, police officers decided to breath-test the pilot, as part of their ‘anyone, anytime’ policy.
The pilot was tested when he landed near Alambie Lane at Gumlow, Townsville, in Queensland’s north, to deliver much needed supplies this week
While the pilot was legitimately tested, Townsville officers assured it was all in good fun, the Townsville Bulletin reported.
Kirwan Police officer-in-charge Jason Brosnan said the pilot was a friend of the police, and took part willingly.
‘It goes to show that because you’re in a helicopter doesn’t mean you can get away without being tested,’ Mr Brosnan said.
The helicopter pilot returned a zero blood alcohol reading, the publication reported.
Townsville was hit with flash flooding on Wednesday when more than 200 millimetres pelted the region
A severe weather warning was issued for North Queensland, with heavy rain predicted to continue into the night, between Townsville (pictured) and Georgetown
Townsville was hit with flash flooding on Wednesday when more than 200 millimetres pelted the region.
A severe weather warning was issued for North Queensland, with heavy rain predicted to continue into the night, between Townsville and Georgetown.
The helicopter pilot was required to deliver essential supplies to residents cut off by floodwaters.
A severe weather warning was issued for North Queensland, with heavy rain predicted to continue into Wednesday night