Rescue stories
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'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'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.
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.
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's story
One minute Stephen was happily trimming grass around some native bush, the next, a huge swarm of wasps filled the air.
Willow's story
“If I hear a helicopter overhead I feel sick thinking about the family that needed to call them for help.
Stewart's Story
‘The ground gave way beneath me. I bounced off the side of the cliff on the way down.
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.
