Boy Airlifted from Tongariro Crossing

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Boy Airlifted from Tongariro Crossing

The BayTrust Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the Tongariro Crossing this afternoon at 1500 to assist an 11yr old boy who had fallen and suffered leg injuries. The on board paramedic made the boy comfortable and then he was airlifted to Rotorua Hospital in a stable condition.

The helicopter was used due the remote location

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 Rotorua’s principal sponsor, BayTrust. 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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