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NEAR DROWNING AT RAGLAN

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to meet an ambulance at Raglan’s Manu Bay at approximately 5pm this evening. St John Paramedics and Surf Lifeguards had been treating 3 people from a group of 4 that were involved in a near drowning incident that took place at nearby Whale bay a short time earlier. Two Hamilton men, a 16yr old and a 47yr old, were flown, and the other patient driven, to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. One other patient did not require further care.

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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