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Boy Airlifted from Tongariro Crossing
MEDIA RELEASE
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Boy Airlifted from Tongariro Crossing
The BayTrust Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the Tongariro Crossing this afternoon at 1500 to assist an 11yr old boy who had fallen and suffered leg injuries. The on board paramedic made the boy comfortable and then he was airlifted to Rotorua Hospital in a stable condition.
The helicopter was used due the remote location
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 Rotorua’s principal sponsor, BayTrust. 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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