Rescue helicopter kept busy with Waikato transfers

The rescue helicopter transferred two patients to Waikato Hospital this week. Photo/ Supplied

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter has been dispatched twice to Waikato Hospital this week.

On Wednesday a 73-year-old male was transfered from Tauranga Hospital after suffering a serious medical condition.

The man was flown on a rapid response flight to Waikato Hospital to receive specialist treatment.

On Monday the rescue helicopter was dispatched from Whakatane Hospital to transfer a 74-year-old male who had suffered a stroke and required specialist treatment.