Horsewoman Requires Chopper

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Kawhia at approximately 11:30am this morning to retrieve a 50 year old Te Awamutu woman who had sustained back and shoulder injuries after she fell from a horse.

Local St John staff had initially treated her and transported her to Maketu Marae to meet the helicopter.

Due to the distance from hospital and nature of her injuries the helicopter was used to fly her to Waikato 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 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 rescue.org.nz

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