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Lost Trampers
LOST TRAMPERS
The BayTrust Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotoma forest area at 6am where a 40 year old female and her 14 year daughter were out tramping the day before and became fatigued. Whakatane landsar located the pair at 3am and tried to walk them out. A decision was made to wait until first light and use the helicopter to winch them out. The helicopter flew them to Kawerau where they were met by police and St John’s.
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 Rotorua’s principal sponsor, BayTrust. 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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