Teen injured in Marlborough Sounds
Fri 02/10/2009 18:19The Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter transported an injured teen from Titirangi Bay in the Marlborough Sounds late this afternoon.
The helicopter, with a Wellington Free Ambulance paramedic onboard, responded to the accident at about 2:50pm.
The 15 year old Motueka boy was injured when he fell about four metres onto rocks while out for a walk in Tititrangi Bay.
The teen suffered two suspected fractured wrists, an injured knee and cuts and bruising to his face and chest.
He was transported to Wairau Hospital in Blenheim where he is currently being treated.
For more information please contact:
Dave Greenberg
Westpac Rescue Helicopter
029 233 8284
