Solid Energy Rescue Helicopter, there when you need it

This year Solid Energy proudly celebrates 10 years of sponsorship to the West Coast Solid Energy Rescue Helicopter. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the service is an invaluable asset to a community which has such varied terrain, isolation and volatile weather patterns. As testament to the value of the service, Hokitika primary school teacher Monica Hulme shares her story about the day she unexpectedly needed rescuing.

In early 2012 Monica, an experienced tramper, set off with tramping partner Murray on a two-day hike up the Styx River in the ranges behind Lake Kaniere. Both were well prepared with a good knowledge of the area. more...

 

Paramedic Di McLachlan (left) and Monica Hulme returning from Styx River in the Solid Energy Rescue Helicopter