Farmer Injured by Bull
The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to a farm near Naike, West of Huntly, at approximately 7:30pm this
evening to assist a local farmer after he was seriously injured whist working with Bulls in a yard. He suffered serious
chest injuries after a heavy impact from a yard gate. He was treated by St John Paramedics at the scene and and flown to
Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
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 Waikato King Country’s principal sponsor, Westpac. 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 -
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