Search for missing swimmer

MEDIA RELEASE

Today the Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to help search for a swimmer missing near Leisure Island at Mt Maunganui. The swimmer, an Auckland man in his 60s was taking part in the Sand to Surf Ocean swim series when he went missing. He was found by Surf Life saving personnel, the rescue helicopter guided a rescue boat to the scene, he was brought ashore and CPR was carried out by St John Ambulance and lifeguards. Sadly he died at the scene.

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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