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  •   Home > News > National > Lower South Island

    The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service has seen an increase in their critical care responses

    The Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Service has seen an increase in their critical care responses


    The Rescue Helicopter Trust has presented its 2022-23 annual report to its major funder the Otago Regional Council.

    The report has revealed the service came to the aid of more than 18-hundred patients in the past year, marking a 16 percent increase in their responses.

    Rescue Helicopter Trustee, Stephen Woodhead says they're grateful for the generous donations and sponsorships, which keeps them in the air 24/7.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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