Auckland and Coromandel Rescue Helicopter Missions August 2022

Written by on September 2, 2022

Date Area Incident
05.08.2022 Coromandel Crew tasked to Coromandel to assist a male patient in his 80’s suffering a medical complaint and in a serious condition. Transportation to hospital by helicopter wasn’t required and crew returned to base.
06.08.2022 Thames Crew tasked to assist with the interhospital transfer of a female patient in her 70’s suffering a medical complaint. She was flown from Thames Hospital to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
07.08.2022 Whitianga Crew tasked to Whitianga to assist a girl suffering a fall from a couch. She was flown to Starship Hospital in a moderate condition.
08.08.2022 Coromandel Crew tasked to Coromandel to assist a boy suffering a medical complaint. The boy was flown to Starship Hospital in a serious condition.
08.08.2022 Kennedy Bay Crew tasked to Kennedy Bay to assist a male patient in his 70’s suffering a medical complaint. He was flown to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
11.08.2022 Whitianga Crew tasked to Whitianga to assist a male patient in his 80’s suffering a medical complaint. He was flown to Waikato Hospital in a moderate condition.
12.08.2022 Whitianga Crew tasked to Whitianga to assist a female patient in her 30’s suffering a medical condition. She was flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
14.08.2022 Hikuai Crew tasked to Hikuai to assist at a motor vehicle accident. Crew were stood down prior to landing and returned to base.
17.08.2022 Coromandel Crew tasked to Coromandel to assist a female patient in her 70’s suffering a medical complaint. She was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
23.08.2022 Whitianga Crew tasked to Whitianga to assist a female patient in her 20’s suffering a medical complaint and in a moderate condition. Transportation to hospital by helicopter wasn’t required and crew returned to base.
28.08.2022 Coromandel Crew tasked to Coromandel to assist a male patient in his 80’s suffering a medical complaint. He was flown to Waikato Hospital in a critical condition.
28.08.2022 Tapu Crew tasked to Tapu to assist at a motor vehicle accident. Crew were stood down enroute and returned to base.
29.08.2022 Whitianga Crew tasked by the Rescue Coordination Centre to Whitianga to assist a person in the water. Crew were stood down and returned to base.
29.08.2022 Thames Crew tasked to Thames to assist a female patient in her 30’s suffering a medical condition. She was flown to Middlemore Hospital in a critical condition.
29.08.2022 Waihi Beach Crew tasked to Waihi Beach to assist a patient suffering a medical complaint. Unfortunately, the patient died and crew were retasked to the Waihi mission.
29.08.2022 Waihi Crew tasked to Waihi to assist a male patient in his 60’s suffering a medical complaint. He was flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
31.08.2022 Whiritoa Crew tasked by Police to Whiritoa to assist with the search and rescue of two men (one in his 50’s, the other in his 30’s) fishing off the southern end of Whiritoa Beach. One of the men had reportedly fallen into the water and the other helped him get back onto rocks but they were unable to get back to the beach. They were retrieved by winch by our Critical Care Paramedic. Both were in a minor condition and were left in the care of ambulance. Westpac 1 returned to base.

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