The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter was called out three times on Friday afternoon. (File photo)The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter has airlifted a man to hospital after he was injured while tramping in the Richmond Ranges. The helicopter flew out to Tarn Hut on Te Araroa Trail, in the south Marlborough area, at about 2.30pm on Friday. Pilot Euan Stratford said a 62-year-old man had suffered a shoulder injury, and was flown to Nelson Hospital. At 12.20pm the helicopter flew out to Admiralty Bay to airlift a 59-year-old man to Nelson Hospital, and later at 5.50pm transported another patient to Nelson Hospital from Tapawera.

Source: Stuff February 26, 2021 21:21 UTC