https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/cf211cdd-a1fe-4a67-b83b-74d3e208bb50 Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Website: https://PeriscopeFilm.com This episode of the TV show "Danger is My Business" is entitled "Cliff Rescue Squad" (1962) It follows Sergeant Harry Wear and the Sydney Police Rescue Squad as they perform daring cliff rescues along Australia’s dangerous coastline. Through real rescues and intense training sequences, the film highlights the precision, courage, and constant risk involved in saving lives from sheer cliffs, rough seas, and desperate situations. This show is hosted by famed adventurer and deep sea diving pioneer Col. John D. Craig. 00:00 - A rescue story set along Australia’s deadly cliffs. 0:33 - The rugged coastline near Sydney is described as one of the world's most dangerous. 1:23 - A brief "Heat" motif interrupts the narrative, adding a surreal tone to the scene. 2:25 - Rescue leader and narrator Colonel John D. Craig introduces the team at Sydney Heads. 2:34 - Towering cliffs reach 300 feet, creating hazards like falls and stranded swimmers. 3:04 - Introduction of the Sydney Police Rescue Squad, led by Sergeant Harry Wear. 3:27 - Harry explains the mission: rescue quickly with zero margin for error to prevent panic. 4:11 - Formed in 1942, the squad saves dozens of lives annually through specialized training. 4:48 - Rescuers operate suspended hundreds of feet in the air using manual equipment. 5:40 - Harry directs the team with arm signals and whistles to prevent equipment spinning. 6:09 - Volunteers are regular policemen evaluated by Harry for exceptional courage and skill. 6:45 - The squad utilizes a portable crane system and a bosun’s chair for controlled descents. 7:59 - Training includes "crab walking" and balancing along cliffs to avoid fatal missteps. 8:44 - A rescue ladder serves as a stretcher for injured victims stranded near the water. 9:33 - Wet rocks and high surf pose severe slipping hazards during these technical operations. 10:19 - New recruits face their first real descent test under Harry's personal supervision. 11:29 - The squad handles suicidal individuals, using calm conversation and precise timing for grabs. 13:03 - A 600-foot drop at Sublime Point marks the start of an urgent real-life rescue. 14:11 - Harry devises a plan using megaphones to coordinate a disciplined, steady descent. 15:13 - A victim is found alive but unconscious, caught in a tree after a long fall. 17:12 - After securing a harness, the victim is lowered for first aid and hospital transport. 17:47 - Harry’s background in high steel work inspired his fearless cliff rescue techniques. 18:40 - The team mobilizes for a frightened child stranded on a ledge, leading to a grateful reunion. 21:11 - Emergencies vary from accidents to crimes at notorious locations like "The Gap." 22:27 - Harry braves a 1,000-foot drop in a perilous attempt to reach a potential victim. 23:57 - The mission is revealed to be a cruel prank, highlighting the unnecessary risks faced. 24:10 - The film concludes with a tribute to Sergeant Harry Wear and the brave rescue squad. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit https://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uvo-dpomD4 Mirrored from Periscope Film (https://www.youtube.com/@PeriscopeFilm) Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:05:56 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://peertube.dngr.us https://peertube.dngr.us/lazy-static/avatars/41a6fee9-7f57-42d0-a5fc-5db4f1af2e31.png https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/cf211cdd-a1fe-4a67-b83b-74d3e208bb50 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://peertube.dngr.us/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.