Early this morning the Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Waihau Bay where a 27 year old Gisborne woman was suffering a severe asthma attack. The patient was staying in Te Araroa for the weekend when she became very unwell. She was transported to Waihau Bay by St John ambulance and then flown from there to Whakatane hospital in a serious condition. The flight was carried out with the use of Night Vision equipment.

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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