Over the weekend, your Aerocool Rescue Helicopter responded to three winch missions within the Bay of Plenty coastal and
surrounding regions.
On Saturday afternoon, January 20th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter (IRU relief) was tasked to Mauao for a woman in her
40s who was suffering from a serious medical event and subsequent fall on the summit track, resulting in multiple
injuries. Surf Life Saving tended to the patients first aid before the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter crew winched her off
the track and flew her to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment.
Later that evening, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to another winch mission at Kohi Point in Whakatane. A
teenage female had lost her footing off a rock and sustained injuries. The patient was winched off the rocks by the
onboard rescue helicopter crew and flown to Whakatane Hospital for further treatment.
On Sunday afternoon, January 21st, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Te Puke for a male in his 20s who had
fallen onto rocks from a significant height. The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter had landed nearby, and after careful
assessment, it was determined that a winch operation was necessary due to the patient's injuries and location. The
patient was prepped for winch and was hoisted off the stream edge and airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further
treatment.
Every time your crew takes to the skies this summer, it's because they are the very best, and in many cases, the only
option. Your support fuels our flights and will help save lives. Donate now and help keep loved ones together this
summer. head to https://give.rescue.org.nz/.