Two emergency flights for helicopter

The Trustpower TECT rescue helicopter made two emergency transfers to Waikato Hospital this week. Supplied photo.

The Trustpower TECT rescue helicopter was dispatched on Wednesday at 6.30pm for an emergency transfer from Tauranga Hospital.

A 73-year-old male was suffering a serious medical condition that required urgent treatment.

The man was flown on a rapid response flight to Waikato Hospital, so he could receive the specialist treatment he required.

On Monday, the rescue helicopter also undertook another emergency transfer, this time from Whakatane Hospital. A 74-year-old male had suffered a stroke and required specialist treatment. He was also flown to Waikato Hospital.

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