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This morning around 1100 hrs the Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the Te Kaha medical centre where a 56 year old Waihau Bay man had presented with a serious medical condition. He was stabilised by the on board Intensive Care Paramedic before being flown to Whakatane for further treatment.
The helicopter was used because of the serious nature of the man condition and the distance to hospital.

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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