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Graphic: RFDS patient Robert Crilly
When ritual meets rescue: Robert's story
During a cultural ceremony in outback South Australia, Robert was struck by a sudden illness, sparking deep concern among family and friends. In need of urgent medical help, he was hundreds of kilometres from the nearest major hospital.
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