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Search for Missing Wind Surfer

Search for Missing Wind Surfer

This evening at just after 1830 hrs the Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter was called to assist the Tauranga Police in the search for a missing wind surfer who had been reported missing in the Tauranga harbour, the man had been wind surfing off Fergurson Park at Matua and when he failed to return, the alarm was raised. The Trustpower TECT rescue helicopter along with Police and Coastguard launched a search, not long after commencing the search the missing man called in safe and sound.

For further details contact Tauranga Police.

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 Tauranga’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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