Man falls from roof

Today just before 1700 hrs the Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter was dispatched to Te Kaha where a 47 year old local man fallen from the roof of a two story house.

It is not known why the man was on the roof and the reason for his fall but it is believed he fell as a result of a medical event.

The reason the helicopter was called was to deliver specialist care to the patient and fast transport to hospital from the remote location.

The man was flown to Whakatane hospital with leg and facial injuries and in a serious condition.

Philips Search and Rescue Trust is a charitable organisation, operating rescue helicopters throughout the Central North Island. Philips Search and Rescue Trust relies on support from principal sponsors and community donations. Special thanks toTauranga’s principal sponsors, Trustpower and TECT. This crucial financial support ensures our rescue helicopters can continue to bring life-saving equipment, rescue personnel and trauma-trained medics directly to the patient. For further information about PSRT visit our website http://rescue.org.nz.

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