Westpac Rescue Helicopter saved a cruise ship passenger with a medical condition off Newcastle, NSW, and flew him to John Hunter Hospital.

Westpac Rescue Helicopter saved a cruise ship passenger suffering a medical condition off Newcastle, NSW, Australia. The team was dispatched 20 nautical miles east of Newcastle on April 20. A critical care paramedic and a doctor were winched onto the ship to stabilize the man, who was then flown to John Hunter Hospital. The aircrew and medical team commended the cruise company for ensuring a safe emergency mission.