The Palmerston North
Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Levin this morning at
around 3:00am for a 5 year old with a medical emergency. She
was stabilised by St John paramedics before being airlifted,
along with her Mum, to Wellington Hospital for specialist
treatment. The mission was flown with the aid of Night
Vision Goggles. Later this afternoon at around 2:30pm the
helicopter was dispatched to Te Horo for a man in his
50’s, injured after he was hit by a steer. He was
stabilised by St John paramedics before being airlifted to
Palmerston North Hospital.
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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