Man airlifted from Lake Rotoehu

The Rotorua based BayTrust Rescue helicopter was dispatched to Lake Rotoehu (30km NE of Rotorua) Saturday afternoon to asset a man who had received stings from insects.

The 44 year old Hamilton man appeared to suffering from a reaction from the insect’s.
He was treated at the scene and airlifted to Rotorua Hospital in a comfortable condition for further assessment.

The helicopter was deployed as the site was isolated.

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