The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Okauia Springs near Matamata at 2pm where a three year old boy was found by his relative floating on the surface of the hot pools. Once removed from the pools, the child started breathing on his own again. St John paramedics checked over the child before being flown to Waikato hospital for further treatment. Due to the ingestion of water the helicopter was used to fly the child directly to Waikato hospital rather than drive by road ambulance.

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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