Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Senior aircrewman Paul Brennan said the helicopter was on a routine patrol when they spotted the person. The helicopter was conducting a routine patrol along Sunshine Coast beaches when we spotted the body board rider caught in a rip, he said. The rescue crewmen was winched down and successfully rescued the male. He was returned to shore where he was met by volunteer surf lifesavers from Dicky Beach. The patient did not require any further assistance. caloundra