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Some people think because they live in a city, they won`t need the rescue helicopter.
Think again.
Christchurch woman Patrice was running in the Port Hills when her knee gave out and she heard a snap. The only way out was the rescue helicopter.
Patrice never expected to need the rescue helicopter - especially not from the Port Hills - but the terrain left no other option.
“𝗜’𝗺 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲. 𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁, 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲.”
Read Patrice`s story here: https://www.airrescue.co.nz/stories/the-rescue-so-close-to-home/
Or see the Patient Stories link on our Linktree
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter crews remember flying to this mid-Canterbury accident in December 2024. They did all they could to give the patients the best chance of survival.
So, imagine their delight when we recently received a letter from Shona and Trevor, updating us on their recovery and thanking their "mechanical angels".
Trevor and Shona - your recovery story made our day. Thank you for sharing.
Read their letter here: https://www.airrescue.co.nz/stories/a-horrific-crash-and-a-truly-life-saving-mission/
Or see the Patient Stories link in our Linktree
What is on the equipment trolley? The answer might surprise you!
Sitting next to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is a trolley with bags packed and ready to go whenever a mission comes in. Crews grab the bags they need dependent on the mission they are called to.
So, what’s on the trolley?
• Avalanche packs x 2
• Additional water rescue equipment
• Mechanical CPR machine
• Paediatric specific equipment bag
• Overnight pack with additional equipment and nutrition
• Hi-lines for boat winching
• Burns kit
• Spinal mattress
While this equipment isn’t needed on every job, when it’s required it is truly life-saving.
That’s why it’s always packed, checked and mission-ready.
Another month of life-saving missions. Your support makes all the difference.
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