Helicopter Rescues 7-April

At 7:50am on Monday 7/4/14 the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated to a property near Ouse. A 59 year old man from Bronte Park had fallen from a horse and suffered serious injuries. He was subsequently flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital.

The helicopter was then immediately sent to Freycinet Peninsula where a 68 year old man had injured his knee on the Hazards track several kilometres from the car park and was unable to walk. The paramedic was able to access the patient by exiting the aircraft whilst hovering. The patient was then later winched into the aircraft before being flown back to the car park and seeking further medical attention.