Ankle Dislocation, Te Waitere

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Waitere, South-east of Kawhia, this morning, to retrieve 61-year old woman who sustained a possible fracture of her left ankle when she accidentally stepped off the boat ramp while launching her dingy. Due to the remote location, the helicopter was dispatched as the first responder to the scene. The woman was transported to Waikato Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

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 to Waikato King Country's principal sponsor, Westpac. 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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