The Trustpower TECT Rescue
Helicopter was dispatched at approximately 12.30 am to the
Bowentown Bar, Waihi Beach to help search for a man missing
after the boat he was in had overturned.
Two of the three
people aboard the boat had made it to shore, but the third
man was last seen clinging to the overturned boat. The
Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter search the Waihi Beach
coastline and the Matakana Island coastline using Night
Vision Goggles but unfortunately was unable to locate the
man.
For futher information, please contact the NZ
Police.
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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