In February this year, Newsport reported on a Daintree couple’s plea for community help after surviving a landslide that destroyed their home.

In a heart-wrenching turn of events following Cyclone Jasper, Marney and David Gordon faced the ultimate test of survival when their home was engulfed in a devastating landslide. 

They not only lost everything they owned but also narrowly escaped with their lives. David's injuries were so severe from being swept away by the mud and debris that he faced the grim possibility of losing his lower leg.

Seryn Gordon, the youngest daughter of Marney and David Gordon, reached out to Newsport to share an update on their journey toward recovery.

“My dad is still in Cairns at a rehab facility,”she explained. “Unfortunately, he had to have one of his legs removed due to gangrene from exposure to contaminated water during the mudslide. Medical help was delayed for many hours.”

Seryn continued, “He’s working hard on his rehabilitation, but it’s mentally exhausting for anyone. Meanwhile, my mother remains in Daintree, focusing on making their home as safe as possible for my father's return.”