Man Flown From Putaruru

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Putaruru at approximately 8.30 am today to uplift a 52 year old male patient who had suffered a serious medical event.

Local St John Ambulance staff initially attended the man but called the helicopter in to transport the man due to his critical state.

NZ Fire crew set up a landing zone in Glenshea Park and the man was flown by the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter to Waikato Hospital for urgent treatment.

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 Waikato King Country's principal sponsor, Westpac. 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 http://rescue.org.nz.

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