Busy week for Square Trust helicopter

Square Trust rescue helicopter activity from March 7 to March 13.

Sunday, March 7: Took a 23-year-old Palmerston North man to Wellington Hospital's intensive care unit about 9am. He had suffered a severe head injury in an assault in The Square the previous night.

Flew to Tangimoana about noon after a man fell off his horse and suffered head injuries. He was taken to Palmerston North Hospital.

Flew to Eketahuna about 1pm after a man fractured his femur while biking in the forest. He was taken to Palmerston North Hospital.

Monday, March 8: Flew to the River Valley Lodge, near Taihape, after a Danish tourist nearly drowned when his foot became lodged under a rock while rafting. He was taken to Palmerston North Hospital.

Tuesday, March 9: Transported a 30-year-old man suffering burns to both his face and hand to Hutt Hospital's intensive care unit.

Wednesday, March 10: Transported a 43-year-old male cardiac patient to Wellington Hospital for further care.

Thursday, March 11: Nil

Friday, March 12: Flew a 45-year-old woman to Wellington Hospital after she suffered a suspected heart attack.

Saturday, March 13: Nil

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