Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter Weekly Round-up 1-7 MAY

The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter flew 6 missions over the period as follows:

Sun 01 An afternoon mission to a property near Waverley for a woman in her 20’s who sustained head injuries in a fall from a horse. She was airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital.

Wed 04 An afternoon mission to pick up a man in his 20’s from Ohakea after he suffered burns to his leg. He was airlifted to Hutt Hospital for specialist treatment.

Thu 05 A morning mission to Akitio for a woman in her 20’s suffering a medical emergency. She was airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital. Immediately after the helicopter was sent to State Highway 1 North of Taihape for a Motor Vehicle Accident. A man in his 70’s sustained multiple injuries and was airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital.

Sat 07 A morning mission to a property near Akitio for a man in his 50’s with an eye injury after he was hit by a shotgun pellet. He was airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital. Shortly after the helicopter was sent to Taihape for a man in his 90’s with a foot injury. He was airlifted to Whanganui Hospital.

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. 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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