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Mission Summary - week ending 16 July 2006

Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter
Mission Summary - week ending 16 July 2006

Please find the Mission Summary for the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter attached.

To see a full list of the 2006 Helicopter Missions please go to http://www.rescuehelicopter.co.nz/NewsMissions.aspx

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WEEK ENDED 16 July 2006


DATE: MISSION SUMMARY FOR THE WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER

10/7/06 The helicopter was tasked to Whangamata to a male with a head injury. Unable to fly due to the weather conditions. Later in the evening attempted to attend but turned back at Kawakawa Bay due to poor visibility.

13/7/06 A woman with a medical condition was transported from Great Barrier Island to Auckland City Hospital.

13/7/06 The helicopter responded to Waiheke Island and transported a woman with a leg fracture to Auckland City Hospital.

14/7/06 The helicopter was tasked to Whangamata to an elderly male with a medical condition. Unfortunately he was deceased before the helicopter arrived.


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