As the first week of summer begins, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter is already in high demand across the Coromandel. On December 1st, the very first day of summer, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew was urgently tasked to Whitianga Airfield to assist a man suffering a serious medical event. Thanks to the onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic, he was stabilised on scene before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital.

Just this afternoon, December 5th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was again dispatched to the Coromandel, this time for a woman in serious condition. She received advanced medical treatment both on site and during the flight to Waikato Hospital for further care.

With warmer days ahead and the Coromandel becoming a hotspot for outdoor activity, your rescue helicopter crew expects callouts to increase dramatically in the coming months.

Your support keeps the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flying - serving the Coromandel, King Country, and Waikato region when every second counts. Please donate today at https://give.rescue.org.nz/event/waikato-westpac-rescue-helicopter/donate

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