The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust winched a patient off a fishing boat who had suffered a medical emergency while at sea. The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter has carried out a challenging rescue, winching a patient off a fishing boat in Tasman Bay. Pilot Colby Tyrrell said the rescue helicopter received the call-out about 10.30am on Monday morning, after a crewman on board the fishing boat Jennifer had suffered a medical event. Sotheby's International The fishing boat was about 10 miles north-west of Pepin Island when it was reached by the helicopter crew. St John spokesman Gerard Campbell said one patient had been taken from the boat to Nelson Hospital in a serious condition.

Source: Stuff September 07, 2021 01:18 UTC