Waikato Chopper Urgently Called to Whangamata

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Whangamata this afternoon at approximately 2pm where a 86 year old local man had suffered a serious medical event.

Ambulance crew had attended the patient at the scene but due to the seriousness of the mans condition the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to transport the man to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter covers the greater Waikato, Coromandel and King Country regions 24/7, 365 days a year. In 2015 alone the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter carried out 504 potentially life-saving missions.

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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