The BayTrust Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Matakana Island, north of Tauranga on Saturday 5 May, for a man in his 60’s who was knocked to the ground and suffered a concussion and fractured leg during a sports match.
Due to the remote location, the rescue helicopter flew to the scene with two paramedics on-board. The man was treated at the scene before being flown to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment.
The return flight was aided with the use of Night Vision Goggles.