WEEK ENDED 15 October 2006

DATE: Mission Summary For The Westpac Rescue Helicopter

10/10/06 The helicopter responded to Te Mata (Thames Coast) and

transported a woman with a medical condition to Auckland City Hospital.

11/10/06 A woman with a medical condition was transported from Waiheke Island to Auckland City Hospital.

12/10/06 The Helicopter was put on standby for a truck via truck accident north of
Kaukapaka stood down not required.

13/10/06 Two Male patients were transported to Middlemore Hospital from a vehicle
Accident at Kawakawa Bay

14/10/06 The helicopter assisted the Police in a search in the Orewa area

16/10/06 A female patient was transported from Waiheke Island as a result of a home Accident

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