An Otago rescue helicopter made an unusual landing at Roberts Park in the centre of Dunedin tonight, after a person was seriously injured at the nearby Moana Pool.
It landed about 7.15pm where a St John Ambulance was waiting with the patient.
A helicopter arrives at Roberts park, near Moana pool, to transfer a patient to Christchurch hospital. Photo: Linda Robertson
A St John Ambulance spokeswoman said the swimmer was in a serious condition and received possible spinal injuries after jumping into the pool.
They were transferred to the helicopter, which flew straight to Christchurch.
