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Mountain Biker Winched To Safety

Contributor:
Voxy News Engine
Sunday, 15 August, 2010 - 16:03

A 39 year old male from Nelson was winched to safety before being
flown to Nelson hospital at midday today (15th August 2010) by the
Summit Rescue Helicopter.

He had been mountain biking with others when he had a fall badly
injuring his leg in the Sharland forest, Sharland valley east of
Nelson. Because of the remoteness the St John Advanced Paramedic
crewmember had to be winched to the scene, after treating the injury
the biker was winched onboard the Summit Rescue Helicopter before
being flown to Nelson hospital for further treatment