Spinal Injury Flown to Middlemore Hospital

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched a rural home near Ruatoki, South of Whakatane, at approximately 3pm this afternoon. A 57 yr old local man was seriously injured after falling backwards while working in his shed on his lawnmower. The man was treated by St John paramedics before being flown to Middlemore Hospital's specialist spinal unit.

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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