A heartfelt message of gratitude has been shared by a local woman after she and her two-year-old were left stranded in the dark when their trailer came loose just five minutes from Proserpine.
“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the wonderful couple just 5 minutes from Proserpine who found me and my two year old stranded on the road when my trailer pin broke and came off my car,” she wrote in a public post.
“It was pitch black, and I was stuck, feeling pretty helpless. Your kindness in helping me put the trailer back on was truly appreciated, and it meant the world to me.”
She also thanked another driver who made a crucial difference in getting her back on the road safely.
“A special thank you also goes to the four-wheel drive driver heading south who generously gave me the pin from their vehicle so I could safely move my trailer and get ourselves off the road. Your selflessness and support made a stressful situation so much easier to handle.”
In a final message to those who helped, she added: “If you read this, please send me a message—I would love to return the favor by replacing the pin you kindly lent me.
“Once again, thank you all for your kindness, generosity, and help. Your actions remind me of the good in people, and I am forever grateful.”
The incident is yet another reminder of the strong community spirit in the Whitsundays, where locals consistently look out for one another, whether it’s on the road, during tough times, or simply when someone needs a helping hand.