Teen winched to safety after sting

MARYANNE TWENTYMAN
Last updated 07:41 12/02/2013

Relevant offers

A 17 year old was winched from a boat off the Raglan coast yesterday after reacting to the sting of a bluebottle jellyfish.

Hamilton Westpac Rescue Helicopter pilot Dan Harcourt was involved in winching the teenager from a small boat near Gannet Island.

He was understood to be suffering an anaphylactic reaction and was flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.

Ad Feedback

- © Fairfax NZ News

Special offers
Opinion poll

Work-life balance: how is it for you?

Work-life what? My working day keeps getting longer

The balance increases as the rugby season does

I'm too busy relaxing at home to answer this question

Vote Result

Featured Promotions

Sponsored Content

Become a fan of The Waikato Times

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest news

• Story ideas: Email or call 07 849 6180
• Website ideas: Email or tweet us
• Subscription & delivery - 0800 806 180 or email
• Buy a photo
• View the Digital Edition
• Contacts@Waikato Times
• Advertise on waikatotimes.co.nz

Celebrations- small - Waikato

Celebrations

View marriage and birth notices from around the region

Deaths- small- Waikato

Death Notices

View obituaries from around the region