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Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter Weekly Round-up


Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter Weekly Round-up 20 - 26 June


The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter flew 6 missions and conducted training during the period as follows:

Mon 20 A mid day mission to Waiouru for man in his 30’s with a medical emergency. He was stabilised on scene by St John paramedics before being airlifted to Whanganui Hospital.

Tue 21 An afternoon mission to Dannevirke for a teenage girl who suffered back injuries playing netball. She was transported to the Dannevirke Aerodrome by local St John Ambulance and then airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital in a stable condition. The helicopter was then sent to a rural dress near Sanson where a local woman had fallen from her horse suffering serious injuries. The patient was stabilised at the scene by the on-board St John Ambulance Intensive Care Para-Medic before being flown to Palmerston North Hospital in a serious condition. The mission was flown by the crew using night vision goggles.

Wed 22 A morning mission to Otaki for a man in his 20’s injured in a fall from a horse. He was stabilised on scene by St John paramedics and then airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital.

Fri 24 A midnight mission to Ohakune for a man in his 20’s found unconscious in a spa pool. He was stabilised on scene by St John paramedics before being airlifted to Whanganui Hospital in a serious condition. The mission was flown by the crew using night vision goggles.

Sat 25 An afternoon mission to Otaki for a woman in her 30’s with a medical emergency. She was stabilised on scene by St John paramedics and then airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital.

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Sun 26 An early morning mission to Pahiatua for a man in his 60’s with a medical emergency. He was stabilised on scene by St John paramedics and then airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital. The mission was flown by the crew using night vision goggles.


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. 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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