
Chopper called after horse kicks young person in head
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The RACQ Capricorn Rescue 300 helicopter flew to a township west of Rockhampton around 9.30 last night, to attend to a young patient who was kicked in the head by a horse.
Despite suffering head injuries, the patient was described as 'stable' and in good spirits.
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