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Westpac Rescue Helicopter Rescues Injured Tramper
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Rescues Injured Tramper
The
Wellington Based Westpac rescue Helicopter was called to a
54yr old
female at around 3pm today 18th Feb 08. The
tramper was in Opau Bay which in
south of Makara Beach.
The Helicopter responded to the location with a
Wellington Free Paramedic
onboard.
She had fallen over
on some rocks and injured her left arm and was
also
feeling sick. She was feeling to unwell to continue
the walk.
The Helicopter was able to land on the beach a
short distance from the
injured lady. With the assistance
of the paramedic she was able to board the
helicopter.
The patient was then flown back to Wellington Hospital
Emergency Department
where she is being assessed and
treated for arm injury
ENDS
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