The Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter transported a medical Patient from Paraparaumu Airport today at 3:00pm 11th Feb 2011.

The Helicopter responded with a Wellington Free Ambulance Paramedic onboard and landed at the Paraparaumu Airport.

The patient was a 36 year old Female from Lower Hutt and was transported to the Airport by a Wellington Free Ambulance.

The patient was flown to Wellington Hospital emergency department where she is being assessed and treated.

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