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388 people rescued in the last year thanks to the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust

The Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter
On permanent standby 24/7 to serve the emergency needs of the entire population of the lower South Island, spread over an area of 500 square kilometres, it is the largest geographical area in the country. read more..

The Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust
The Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust was formed in 1998 to establish and fund a dedicated intensive care rescue helicopter service for the greater Otago area. Forty two Otago businesses, Community Trusts, Councils and the public contributed to establish the Trust and launch the Otago Rescue Helicopter. read more...


	388 People Rescued in the last year 4th August 2010 Nearly 400 people have been rescued by the Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter in the past year. The chopper flew 634 hours of emergency missions in the lower South Island in the 12 months to March 31 this year, slightly higher than the previous year (612). Those 600-plus mission hours rescued 388 seriously or critically ill patients.