Wellington Westpac Rescue helicopter respond to injured motor cyclist on hills above Stokes Valley

Sun 13/09/2009 17:41

The Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter rescued a man who fell from his motorbike while riding on firebreaks above Stokes Valley.

The helicopter, with two Wellington Free Ambulance paramedic onboard was called to the scene, above Stokes Valley at 3:40 pm. 13th sept Initially it was difficult to locate the 25yr old Stokes Valley man due to them not having any cell phone. Once the Wellington Rescue Helicopter was in the area they were able to land nearby to some other motorcyclist and get some more information Once the Helicopter arrived on scene the patient was treated ny the Welington Free Paramedics and then loaded into the Helicopter The man was transported to the Wellington Hospital Emergency Department where he is currently being treated and assessed.

For more information please contact:
Keith Frewen Westpac Rescue Helicopter 029 233 8282