A 33-year-old woman airlifted to Whakatane Hospital on Sunday. Photo/Philips Search & Rescue Trust
A 33-year-old woman airlifted to Whakatane Hospital on Sunday. Photo/Philips Search & Rescue Trust
A 33-year-old mountain biker airlifted from dense bush east of Rotorua remains in hospital with suspected spinal injuries.
A spokesman said today the woman is in a stable condition.
The spokesman confirmed the woman was 33, not 35 as previously reported.
A personal locator beacon was activated on Sunday aroundmidday near the Pakihi Hut, 23km from Opotiki.
Paramedics from the BayTrust Rescue Helicopter/Philips Search & Rescue Trust were dispatched to the scene by the Rescue Co-ordination Centre of NZ, and the woman was airlifted out.
