Unwell tramper airlifted from Tararua Ranges
Sat 26/02/2011 1:43 p.m.
The Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter has this morning airlifted an unwell tramper from the Maungahuka Hut in the Tararua Ranges north of Wellington.
The helicopter, with a Wellington Free Ambulance paramedic on board, was called to the hut at approximately 10.45 this morning.
"Despite windy conditions and nearby misty cloud we were able to land close to the hut" said helicopter crewman Colin Larsen.
The patient, a 64 year old Levin man, was suffering from shortness of breath, but was able to walk the short distance to the helicopter with assistance from the crew and paramedic.
He has been taken to the Wellington Hospital Emergency Department where he is being further assessed and treated.
For further information please contact:
Colin Larsen
Westpac Rescue Helicopter
021720512
