The Palmerston North Rescue
Helicopter was dispatched a helicopter crash near Makakahi
North West of Raetihi this morning around 09:30 am. The
helicopter located the crash with the sole pilot. The on
board St John paramedic was inserted to the scene using the
helicopters rescue hoist to stabilise the patient. They were
then both extracted using the rescue hoist and then
airlifted to Whanganui hospital. The helicopter was called
due to the remote location and nature of the injuries.
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