Callout to Motu village for the Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter
The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Motu Village at 10 am on Tuesday 29 May to a man experiencing a medical emergency.
The rescue helicopter landed at Motu School. The 46-year-old was stablised by paramedics before being flown to Whakatane
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 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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