In scenes set to stun Home and Away fans this week, beloved character Tane Parata finds himself at the centre of a devastating twist that could change everything – after a brave rescue attempt goes terribly wrong.

What was supposed to be a peaceful afternoon quickly spirals into chaos when Harper Matheson, a recent addition to the Bay, becomes trapped during a hike gone awry in the outskirts of the national park. According to spoilers, it’s Tane who hears her cries for help – and what happens next will leave viewers breathless.

Rushing to her aid with no regard for his own safety, Tane puts his life on the line to pull Harper free from an unstable cliffside. But in a cruel twist of fate, just as he gets her to safety, the ground beneath him gives way – sending the former gym owner plummeting down a rocky embankment.

The result? Absolutely gut-wrenching.

Early reports suggest Tane is found unconscious, with severe injuries and barely breathing. As paramedics race to the scene, Harper is left wracked with guilt – and anxiously pleading for him to wake up.

“He didn’t even think twice,” a source close to production says. “Tane just ran straight in. That’s who he is – always putting others first, no matter the cost. But this time… it might cost him everything.”

Fans have already flooded social media with messages of support for the much-loved character, with many fearing this could mark a heartbreaking turning point in the Parata family’s journey.

Back in the Bay, the fallout is expected to be emotional and wide-reaching. Felicity, Tane’s ex-wife, is seen rushing to the hospital in upcoming teasers – her face a mixture of panic, fear, and regret. “She’s completely blindsided,” a show insider reveals. “There are still a lot of unresolved feelings there, and seeing Tane like this brings it all back.”

Meanwhile, Harper is reportedly struggling under the weight of guilt, blaming herself for Tane’s condition. “It’s going to shake her to the core,” the source adds. “She came to Summer Bay to start fresh – and now she’s caught in the middle of something truly tragic.”

As Tane’s condition remains critical, viewers are left with one burning question: Will he pull through? Or is this the end for one of Summer Bay’s most iconic figures?

It’s a storyline that promises to test loyalties, revive old wounds, and spark new emotional connections. With stakes higher than ever, Home and Away is once again proving that no one is ever truly safe in Summer Bay.

Tune in this week for the heart-stopping episodes that will leave fans shaken – and keep the tissues handy.