Injured walker winched from track

A person had to be winched by a helicopter after injuring themselves on a coastal Dunedin track yesterday.

A Hato Hone St John spokesman said a helicopter was sent to the Tomahawk Lagoon Track 3.48pm yesterday.

One patient was assessed by the helicopter crew then transported to Dunedin Hospital in a minor condition.

Video footage shows the patient being winched up to the helicopter.

felicity.dear@odt.co.nz

 

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