Outback travellers who become stranded are rescued after a chance encounter with WA businessman Tim Roberts, according to reporting from The West Australian and PerthNow. Both outlets describe an outback misadventure in which the travellers require assistance and Roberts is able to help using his private helicopter. The accounts say the rescue begins when Roberts stops in the area and notices the stranded travellers, then arranges for them to be lifted and transported to safety. The reports characterize the incident as a coincidence that led to a successful outcome, with Roberts’ availability and access to aviation resources playing a key role. While the articles broadly agree on the central circumstances—stranded travellers in the outback and a rescue facilitated by Roberts using his helicopter—they do not provide additional distinguishing details such as exact locations, dates, or the number of people involved. Overall, the coverage focuses on the role of Roberts’ helicopter and the chance nature of the encounter in resolving the travellers’ situation.