Man Attacked by Cow

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Paengaroa at 8pm on the 22/2 where a cow attacked a 52 year old man. The man was helping out a calf and the calfs mother attacked, ramming him against a tree several times. The area on the farm was very steep and covered in small pine trees which made it very challenging for the Fire Service to carry the injured man to the helicopter. He received serious internal injuries, was treated at the scene by St John paramedics before being flown to Tauranga hospital for further treatment

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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