Rescue stories
![Julian Small](/assets/Images/Rescue-Stories/Julian-Small__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.png)
Kaikōura boat rescue story
A sailboat lost at sea. Waves ten metres high. Three people are on board.
![ROA Mining Rescue Chopper](/assets/Images/Rescue-Stories/ROA-Mining-Rescue-Chopper__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.webp)
The very bad tramp, with a fair decision
It was my birthday weekend, and I like to swim in cold water on my birthday.
![Kathryn in paramedic uniform](/assets/Images/Rescue-Stories/Kathryn-in-paramedic-uniform__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.webp)
Kathryn's story
On the afternoon of December 20, 2008, we were airlifted by the Rescue Chopper from Arthur’s pass after a car accident.
![Nicky Mclean](/assets/Images/Rescue-Stories/Nicky-Mclean__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
Nicky's story
Despite the cardiac arrest that left Nicky with memory loss and a pacemaker, she’s thankful to come out of it with her life.
![Michelles tour of Life Flight base](/assets/Images/Rescue-Stories/Michelles-tour-of-Life-Flight-base__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
Michelle's story
It was a walk Michelle had done with her dog Scrappy a dozen times…
…but this time, it almost cost Michelle her life.
![The helicopter approaches hikers](/assets/Images/Rescue-Stories/The-helicopter-approaches-hikers__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.webp)
Bryce's story
Bryce, a Chemistry Professor, was leading a group of ten experienced trampers from the Christchurch Tramping Club at the Rakaia Spurs when he turned around to take a photo of…
Pete's story
Assisting a patient fast can mean the difference between life and death. On the day of Pete’s medical event, flooding made the roads into Pauanui impassable.
![Stephen with Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust](/assets/Images/Rescue-Stories/Stephen-with-Canterbury-West-Coast-Air-Rescue-Trust__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.webp)
Stephen's story
One minute Stephen was happily trimming grass around some native bush, the next, a huge swarm of wasps filled the air.
![Amanda with her daughter Willow](/assets/Images/Rescue-Stories/Amanda-with-her-daughter-Willow__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
Willow's story
“If I hear a helicopter overhead I feel sick thinking about the family that needed to call them for help.
![Alan and Stewart](/assets/Uploads/Alan-and-Stewart__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
Stewart's Story
‘The ground gave way beneath me. I bounced off the side of the cliff on the way down.
![Jazmin and Jan](/assets/Uploads/Jazmin-and-Jan__FillMaxWzM4MCwyNDdd.jpg)
Jazmin's Story
“I was unconscious for my trip in the chopper, I woke up in the ICU and Mum told me what had happened.