Ten-year-old Noah Ross endured a six-day wait at Karratha hospital for a Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) flight. The delay prevented him from receiving urgent specialist care in Perth for a shattered kneecap. The prolonged wait underscores challenges in accessing timely medical attention in remote Western Australia. Noah’s family expressed concern over the length of time he spent in the Karratha hospital awaiting transport. The situation highlights potential logistical issues affecting medical transfers from regional locations like Karratha. Authorities have not yet commented on the reasons for the delay in arranging the RFDS flight to Perth.