TrustPower TECT Rescue Helicopter Release
This morning around 1000hrs the Tauranga based Trustpower TECT Rescue helicopter was dispatched to the East Cape
settlement of Te Araroa where a 55 year old local man had suffered a critical medical event. He was stabilised at the
scene by St John ambulance medics before being flown to Tauranga hospital in a critical condition.
The helicopter was used because of the seriousness of the patients condition and the remoteness of his location.
Philips Search and Rescue Trust 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 sponsors, 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 http://rescue.org.nz.
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