Life Flight: Westpac Rescue Helicopter Yacht Rescue

Life Flight is the charity operator of a nationwide air ambulance service and the Wellington-based Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

This video covers the helicopter rescue of critically ill sailor John Masters off a yacht many kilometres from land. It was one of Life Flight's longest and most involved rescues.

Fortunately John was successfully rescued and flown to the emergency medical care he required. Three years and three operations later John cycled around the entire South Island of New Zealand to raise donations and awareness for Life Flight. He raised over $6,000 to help save lives.

For more information visit www.lifeflight.org.nz

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