The Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter had a busy month in October, with a total of 35 life-saving missions carried out across the Manawatu and Whanganui regions. The rescue helicopter crew responded to a wide range of emergency situations, including 16 inter-hospital transfers, 8 medical emergencies, 2 rural or farm-related incidents, 6 motor vehicle accidents, and 3 miscellaneous missions. Notably, the crew's hotspot was Palmerston North Hospital, where they carried out 14 inter-hospital transfers throughout the month. Additionally, the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter crew were required in areas such as Pohangina Valley, Marton and many other remote and challenging locations to provide life-saving care in time critical situations.