Wellington Based Westpac Rescue Helicopter called to
Marlborough Sounds to an Injured Mountain Biker
The
Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called today 9th Nov 09 at
09:30 to mountain biker who had fallen off his bike on a
trail behind the Lochmara Lodge in the Marlborough sounds.
A 48yr old male from Picton fell off his mountain bike
while out riding with a couple of friends. The rider also
had a seizure and had suffered some facial abrasions but no
other injuries from the fall.
The Helicopter responded
with the Wellington Free Paramedic who is based at the Life
flight Hanger.
On arrival the Helicopter was able o land
on a grass helicopter landing zone above the Lodge where a
four wheel bike was able to transport the Paramedic and crew
to the patient.
Once assessed the patient was then driven
back to the helicopter and flown to the Wairau Emergency
Department in Blenheim where he is being treated for his
injuries.
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