Early flight to Rangiwaea Is
This morning at 0700 hrs the Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rangiwaea Island in the
Tauranga harbour where a 10 year old Tauranga boy became very unwell with a serious medical condition, he along with his
grandmother where flown to Tauranga hospital for treatment and cause of the sudden onset of the medical condition.
The helicopter was used because of access difficulties to the island.
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 Tauranga’s principal sponsor’s, Trustpower and TECT. 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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