Rescue helicopter battles to reach injured bushwalker

The walker, who was part of a group climbing Frenchman's Cap on the state's West Coast, activated an emergency beacon after injuring their shoulder en route to the summit.

However, adverse weather conditions meant it took several hours for the helicopter to reach the location near the Lake Tahune Hut.

Police said a paramedic had been successfully dispatched by late afternoon and would assess whether the walker could safely walk out of the area.

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