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NZ Herald
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Herald
US tourist breaks her back in head-on Bay of Plenty campervan crash
Hato Hone St John said they were notified of a motor vehicle accident in Omanawa at 11.07am and responded with three ambulances, one manager, one rapid response unit, and one helicopter. 'Our crews assessed and treated three patients, one in a critical condition and one in a moderate condition, who were airlifted to Waikato Hospital, and one in a serious condition who was transported by road to Tauranga Hospital.' According to a post by Phillippi's travel partner, she was set to go to Australia, Bali and Japan, but would remain in New Zealand 'a bit longer than expected' following the crash. In an Instagram post last week, Phillippi said: 'I was involved in a head-on collision a few days ago. I had to be airlifted to the hospital, where I discovered I have broken my back, nose, and my legs experienced some trauma. 'I'm so thankful to still be here, and I'm thankful for all the people who have checked in on me.' She said her parents 'dropped everything to be by my side. They have been so strong for me, and I love them so much. Just feeling overwhelmed with gratitude at the moment. 'Life moves fast. A day, a minute, a singular second – that's how long it takes for the life you've held so perfect and praised to bring about such a crazy and drastic change. 'Things happen that remind you how little control you actually do have.' Phillippi said the experience was humbling, 'having ... my mom feed me at 20 years old is quite a humbling experience. Wasn't how I thought I would spend my last months being 20.' She was grateful the situation wasn't worse and had turned to her faith to deal with the aftermath of the incident. 'It's easy in these situations to ask God why, but I have found myself only asking why it wasn't worse. He has shown up in this big mess. He was there when my side didn't have an airbag and my face was barely saved from being shattered. 'He was there when the witnesses just happened to be rescue divers and knew exactly what to do to keep me awake till the heli got there.' Recovery efforts begin – 'bedridden and in a body brace' It is unclear how long her recovery will take or how long she will need to remain in New Zealand. A GoFundMe was set up on behalf of the Phillippi family, where funds will go towards 'medical expenses and the significant cost of medical transport to bring her home when she's stable enough to travel'. Phillippi wrote on social media that surgeons 'want to do everything possible to keep me from surgery since I'm so young'. 'So I will be bedridden and in a body brace for a couple weeks until I can stand, and if the bones stay in place then they won't go through with surgery.' She said she hoped her bones would heal on their own without intervention. The rental vehicle company, Travellers Autobarn, and the Phillippi family have been approached for comment.
Scoop
19-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 36 Life-saving Missions In April
Press Release – Aerocool Rescue Helicopter The month began with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Tokoroa for a male in serious condition. The patient was stabilised on scene for 30 minutes before being flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 36 life-saving missions across the Coastal Bay of Plenty region throughout April. These missions included 13 inter-hospital transfers, 3 medical events, 11 rural/farm incidents, 2 motor vehicle accident, and 7 miscellaneous missions. The rescue helicopter was most often seen in Tauranga, completing 4 inter-hospital transfers, as well as in Whakatane and Rotorua, where each had 3 inter-hospital transfers. Additionally, the rescue helicopter crew were spotted in remote locations such as Motiti Island, Matakana Island, Hahei and Waihau Bay, to name a few. The month began with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Tokoroa for a male in serious condition. The patient was stabilised on scene for 30 minutes before being flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. In the early hours of the next morning, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Rotorua Hospital to assist a male suffering from a medical event. The patient was flown to Middlemore Hospital for further medical care. On Saturday morning, April 5th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Whakatane Hospital for a female experiencing a medical condition. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. That evening, the rescue helicopter crew were being dispatched to Tauranga Hospital for a male experiencing a serious medical event and required further treatment at another hospital. The patient was flown swiftly to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On the morning of Tuesday, April 8th, the rescue helicopter flew to Matakana Island after being dispatched to assist a female suffering from a serious medical condition. The patient was treated on scene and airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment. That evening, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter flew to Waihau Bay after being dispatched to assist a female who was in serious condition. The patient was treated on scene for approximately 20 minutes before being airlifted to Whakatane Hospital for further treatment. On Wednesday morning, April 9th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Motiti Island for a female experiencing a serious medical event. She was stabilised on scene by the Critical Care Flight Paramedic before being flown to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment. On Thursday morning, April 10th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Waihi for a patient who was experiencing a serious event. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On the evening of Friday, April 11th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter flew to Galatea after being dispatched to assist a female who had sustained serious injuries following a significant fall. She was stabilized on scene for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes before being swiftly flown to Waikato Hospital for further life-saving care. On Sunday afternoon, April 13th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter flew to Te Puke after being dispatched to assist a female experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 30 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. That afternoon, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Ruatoki for a male who sustained injuries after a motor vehicle accident. The patient was treated on scene for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Tuesday afternoon, April 22nd, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Opotiki Airfield for a female who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment. On Thursday evening, April 24th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Taupo Hospital for a female who was suffering from a medical event. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. The next evening, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Rotorua Hospital for a male who sustained significant injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment. The month concluded with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Katikati for a female experiencing a serious medical event. She was stabilised and swiftly airlifted to Tauranga Hospital to receive further medical treatment. The fast response of the rescue helicopter and its highly trained crew ensures the patients receive the best care as quickly as possible. Because you never know when you'll need us… Donate to your Aerocool Rescue Helicopter at rescue-helicopter/donate
