Hunter airlifted from Lake Tarawera to Rotorua Hospital
Hunter airlifted from Lake Tarawera to Rotorua Hospital
The Rotorua based BayTrust Rescue helicopter was dispatched to Lake Tarawera shortly after midday, after a 67yr old hunter became ill and required immediate medical help. One of the other hunters raised the alarm and the helicopter was dispatched due to the remote location of where the group were. A advanced Paramedic was winched down to the hunters location, with equipment and stabilised the man. He was then able to make his way to a waiting boat and was transported a short distance to where the helicopter was able to land. He was then flown to Rotorua Hospital for further assesment.
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 Rotorua's principal sponsor, BayTrust. 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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