Boy airlifted to Rotorua Hospital
The Rotorua based BayTrust Rescue helicopter was dispatched to Whakapapa ski field at 2:30 yesterday afternoon to
retrieve a 11yr old boy who had fallen ill whilst skiing. He was in a comfortable condition and flown to Rotorua
Hospital for further treatment. The helicopter was used due to the time critical nature of the condition.
Philips Search and Rescue Trust 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 http://rescue.org.nz.
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