Callout to the Tongariro National Park
Callout to the Tongariro National Park
The Taupo Based Greenlea Rescue helicopter was dispatched to the Waihohonu hut int the tongariro national park this morning.
A woman in her early twenties suffered an allergic reaction.
Due to her remote location, and the time critical nature of her condition the helicopter was sent to transport her to Taupo hospital.
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 Taupo's principal sponsor, Greenlea. 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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