The Waikato Westpac Rescue
Helicopter was dispatched to the isolated community of
Marakopa, west of Te Kuiti this morning at approximately
9:30am for a 33yr old man who had seriously injured himself
after crashing off a motorcycle last night. He had spent the
night trying to recuperate with friends and family but this
morning a call for help was made. He had multiple injuries
and due to the remote location and injuries he was flown to
Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
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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