Medical airlift from Waihi

Last night just after midnight the Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Waihi township where a 65 year old local man had become seriously unwell due to an existing medical condition.

The man was stabilised by St John medics before being flown to Waikato hospital in a serious condition.

The helicopter was used due to the seriousness of the patients condition and distance to hospital, the flight was carried out with the use of Night Vision equipment.

Philips Search and Rescue Trust (PSRT) 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 Tauranga’s principal sponsor’s, 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 rescue.org.nz

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