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0:00:19 > 0:00:21- Each year in Wales...

0:00:21 > 0:00:25- ..the ambulance service - responds to 250,000 calls.

0:00:25 > 0:00:30- In the gravest instances, the - air ambulance comes to the rescue.

0:00:32 > 0:00:37- For six months, our cameras - have been following the crews...

0:00:37 > 0:00:40- ..as they save lives across Wales.

0:00:42 > 0:00:44- On tonight's programme...

0:00:45 > 0:00:49- ..a bee sting sends a Gwynedd woman - into anaphylactic shock.

0:00:52 > 0:00:56- The charity's warehouse staff - share their experiences.

0:00:58 > 0:01:02- We feel like we're - all working for the same cause.

0:01:02 > 0:01:07- And a carpenter from Carmarthen - raises funds following an injury.

0:01:07 > 0:01:12- We can't thank them enough. They - were there when Gwyndaf was in need.

0:01:21 > 0:01:22- Swansea Airbase.

0:01:23 > 0:01:25- Good Friday.

0:01:25 > 0:01:30- An emergency call has flashed on - screen - a child needs assistance.

0:01:32 > 0:01:37- A child has been run over. - We're plotting the route on the map.

0:01:37 > 0:01:39- The guys are out...

0:01:40 > 0:01:44- Swansea Airbase. Yes, we've got - the details on the screen.

0:01:44 > 0:01:47- Right. I've got to go.

0:01:50 > 0:01:54- The crews are usually airborne - within three minutes.

0:01:54 > 0:01:56- Do you know the child's age?

0:01:56 > 0:01:59- Do you know the child's age?- - Seven.

0:01:59 > 0:02:05- On duty are paramedic Chris Connor, - pilot Grant Elgar...

0:02:05 > 0:02:07- ..and paramedic Jason Hughes.

0:02:08 > 0:02:10- Is he conscious?

0:02:10 > 0:02:12- Is he conscious?- - I don't know.

0:02:13 > 0:02:18- In less than 10 minutes, - the helicopter reaches Penybanc...

0:02:19 > 0:02:21- ..a village near Llandeilo.

0:02:22 > 0:02:24- 100 feet.

0:02:24 > 0:02:26- 100 feet.- - The crews must land safely...

0:02:26 > 0:02:31- ..ensuring the blades avoid contact - with the electric cables.

0:02:33 > 0:02:36- The helicopter lands safely.

0:02:36 > 0:02:38- The casualty is nearby.

0:02:41 > 0:02:45- An ambulance and police car - are already at the scene.

0:02:45 > 0:02:46- Hello.

0:02:48 > 0:02:50- Hello, Rhydian.

0:02:50 > 0:02:54- Rhydian Richards is in pain - following a serious accident.

0:02:55 > 0:02:59- He was at a friend's house when - a car drove over his left leg...

0:02:59 > 0:03:01- ..leaving a deep, open wound.

0:03:02 > 0:03:04- Do you remember what happened?

0:03:04 > 0:03:10- Entonox, or gas and air, is given - to the seven-year-old boy...

0:03:10 > 0:03:12- ..to ease the pain.

0:03:12 > 0:03:14- Is he just a friend of the family?

0:03:14 > 0:03:16- Is he just a friend of the family?- - Yes, he just came to play.

0:03:17 > 0:03:19- Take a deep breath. Good boy.

0:03:21 > 0:03:25- They must check that Rhydian - hasn't ruptured an artery...

0:03:25 > 0:03:27- ..or he may lose more blood.

0:03:28 > 0:03:30- Rhydian's father - is also at the scene.

0:03:33 > 0:03:34- Are you Dad?

0:03:34 > 0:03:37- Are you Dad?- - Yes. I'll stand to one side.

0:03:37 > 0:03:41- First thing I saw were - two police cars and an ambulance.

0:03:41 > 0:03:46- When I saw the air ambulance, I - thought it was the end of the world.

0:03:46 > 0:03:48- Slow deep breaths.

0:03:48 > 0:03:50- Good boy. Suck it in.

0:03:50 > 0:03:53- Suck it in slowly. There you go.

0:03:54 > 0:03:56- It's difficult to stem the blood.

0:03:56 > 0:04:01- The paramedics use special chemical - pads to stem the blood flow.

0:04:02 > 0:04:04- Want another one?

0:04:04 > 0:04:07- Want another one?- - One underneath.

0:04:07 > 0:04:10- I saw the wound - while they were working on it.

0:04:10 > 0:04:12- They used bandages and packing.

0:04:13 > 0:04:16- My worst fear - was that he'd lost his leg.

0:04:16 > 0:04:18- Alright, that's it.

0:04:18 > 0:04:20- That's it.

0:04:22 > 0:04:25- Are you Mum? Sorry if - my colleagues have already asked.

0:04:26 > 0:04:29- You're alright. - You're a really good boy.

0:04:29 > 0:04:31- Fantastic. Good boy.

0:04:31 > 0:04:34- It's likely - Rhydian has broken his leg.

0:04:34 > 0:04:36- To keep the bone straight...

0:04:37 > 0:04:39- ..his leg is placed in a splint.

0:04:39 > 0:04:41- ..his leg is placed in a splint.- - OK, good boy.

0:04:43 > 0:04:45- HE CRIES IN PAIN

0:04:48 > 0:04:50- OK, sweetheart.

0:04:50 > 0:04:52- Good boy.

0:04:54 > 0:04:58- They're carrying you on a stretcher. - I'll hold your hand.

0:04:58 > 0:05:01- They fear Rhydian may lose his leg.

0:05:02 > 0:05:07- Rhydian needs urgent specialist - treatment at Morriston Hospital.

0:05:07 > 0:05:10- Can we squeeze in? Lovely.

0:05:12 > 0:05:16- There is only room - for his mother in the helicopter.

0:05:16 > 0:05:18- Dad will have to stay behind.

0:05:18 > 0:05:21- Dad will have to stay behind.- - OK, on three. One, two, three.

0:05:21 > 0:05:23- Good boy.

0:05:23 > 0:05:28- Rhydian will be transported to - hospital in less than eight minutes.

0:05:28 > 0:05:30- It's a 40-minute journey by car.

0:05:31 > 0:05:35- Paramedic Kevin Davies is hopeful - about Rhydian's condition.

0:05:35 > 0:05:39- He needs urgent - medical attention in hospital...

0:05:39 > 0:05:41- ..to determine his injuries.

0:05:42 > 0:05:46- The consultants at Morriston - will do what needs to be done.

0:05:49 > 0:05:52- Rhydian - will be examined in hospital.

0:05:52 > 0:05:57- Later, we'll discover how he's - recovering from his injuries.

0:06:08 > 0:06:12- Wales Air Ambulance - needs to raise 6 million a year...

0:06:12 > 0:06:14- ..to keep - the helicopters in the air.

0:06:15 > 0:06:18- A large percentage - of the charity's income...

0:06:18 > 0:06:20- ..is generated from its 18 shops.

0:06:23 > 0:06:26- Crockery, clothes and furniture.

0:06:26 > 0:06:30- The charity shops - sell whatever the public donates.

0:06:30 > 0:06:36- Husband-and-wife-team Nina and Huw - are two of the staff at Felinfach.

0:06:36 > 0:06:37- I'm the boss.

0:06:37 > 0:06:40- I'm the boss.- - And I'm the servant.

0:06:40 > 0:06:43- I initially - came to the Air Ambulance...

0:06:43 > 0:06:47- ..as a volunteer - to work in the shop in Swansea.

0:06:47 > 0:06:49- I loved it.

0:06:49 > 0:06:52- When a job became available here...

0:06:52 > 0:06:55- ..I was lucky enough to get it.

0:06:56 > 0:06:59- At the rear of the shop - is the charity's warehouse.

0:07:00 > 0:07:04- Here, volunteers and staff - repair and prepare the goods...

0:07:04 > 0:07:07- ..before distributing them.

0:07:07 > 0:07:10- Some items - are more memorable than others.

0:07:10 > 0:07:12- We once had a banjolele.

0:07:13 > 0:07:16- That was a special item - that was donated.

0:07:16 > 0:07:20- Everybody - had a go at playing the banjo.

0:07:20 > 0:07:24- Everyone who came in picked up - the banjo. It was fantastic!

0:07:28 > 0:07:30- We have a lot of fun here.

0:07:30 > 0:07:34- We play with Barbie and Sindy.

0:07:34 > 0:07:37- I have lots of Barbies and Sindys - over there!

0:07:42 > 0:07:47- It's not always easy deciding - on a fair price for some items.

0:07:47 > 0:07:49- I think it's lovely.

0:07:49 > 0:07:52- The house is quite nice...

0:07:52 > 0:07:55- ..but some of the furniture - is broken.

0:07:56 > 0:07:59- How much do you think?

0:07:59 > 0:08:01- 9.99?

0:08:01 > 0:08:04- Perhaps a bit more. 14.99, maybe?

0:08:04 > 0:08:07- I wouldn't pay - more than that myself.

0:08:07 > 0:08:09- It's a nightmare.

0:08:10 > 0:08:14- It's really tricky pricing items.

0:08:16 > 0:08:20- We all price things differently.

0:08:20 > 0:08:26- I might price something at 1.99 - because I don't like it...

0:08:26 > 0:08:30- ..whereas someone else - might love it and price it at 5.99.

0:08:30 > 0:08:33- Very subjective!

0:08:33 > 0:08:38- Despite the fun, - they know they must make a profit...

0:08:39 > 0:08:41- ..while keeping customers happy.

0:08:41 > 0:08:44- We have targets to meet - in the shop...

0:08:44 > 0:08:48- ..and we have to stock - decent, sellable items.

0:08:49 > 0:08:51- Customers come in...

0:08:52 > 0:08:54- ..and they want - to buy something nice.

0:08:55 > 0:08:58- They want a bargain - and they get a bargain.

0:08:58 > 0:09:02- But it's becoming harder and harder - to offer bargains...

0:09:02 > 0:09:05- ..since the number of donations...

0:09:05 > 0:09:07- ..has decreased.

0:09:07 > 0:09:11- People aren't buying new items...

0:09:11 > 0:09:14- ..which means - they've nothing to donate.

0:09:14 > 0:09:20- We're seeing less furniture because - people are keeping them for longer.

0:09:22 > 0:09:25- But through good times - and bad times...

0:09:25 > 0:09:29- ..the staff and volunteers - are dedicated to the charity.

0:09:29 > 0:09:35- It's very important. We feel we're - working together for the same cause.

0:09:35 > 0:09:38- It's lovely.

0:09:42 > 0:09:43- Coming up in Part 2....

0:09:44 > 0:09:48- ..the North Wales air ambulance crew - come to the aid of a woman...

0:09:48 > 0:09:51- ..who's in anaphylactic shock.

0:09:52 > 0:09:56- And we meet a carpenter who's - fundraising for the charity...

0:09:56 > 0:09:59- ..following a serious accident.

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0:10:11 > 0:10:13- PHONE RINGS

0:10:15 > 0:10:19- It's three o'clock on a Monday - afternoon at Caernarfon Airbase.

0:10:19 > 0:10:22- An unusual emergency call - has just been received.

0:10:23 > 0:10:25- We're going to Criccieth...

0:10:25 > 0:10:29- ..for a 35-year-old female - that's been stung by a bee.

0:10:29 > 0:10:32- On duty with Carl Hudson...

0:10:32 > 0:10:35- ..are Sam Williams - and pilot Paul Ramsden.

0:10:36 > 0:10:37- Radio's good.

0:10:37 > 0:10:39- Radio's good.- - All set.

0:10:42 > 0:10:45- It's an unusual call-out - for the Helimed 61 crew.

0:10:45 > 0:10:49- But a bee sting can kill.

0:10:52 > 0:10:54- It can be fatal...

0:10:54 > 0:10:58- ..for someone - who goes into anaphylactic shock.

0:10:58 > 0:11:01- They may stop breathing...

0:11:01 > 0:11:05- ..and their tongue and mouth swell.

0:11:05 > 0:11:07- The heart is also affected.

0:11:09 > 0:11:13- They're in the vicinity - within seven minutes.

0:11:13 > 0:11:16- The first task - is to locate the casualty's house.

0:11:16 > 0:11:19- They make sure - they're in the right area.

0:11:20 > 0:11:23- We'll give them a call now. Thanks.

0:11:24 > 0:11:26- There's a man in red.

0:11:26 > 0:11:28- 100 feet.

0:11:29 > 0:11:32- Sam spots someone in red - waving her arms at them.

0:11:33 > 0:11:36- They need to land - as close as possible to the house.

0:11:41 > 0:11:44- Carl grabs his bag - and goes to assess the casualty.

0:11:45 > 0:11:48- Hello there. Hiya.

0:11:48 > 0:11:50- Are we in here?

0:11:50 > 0:11:55- Sam makes sure that no-one - goes near the helicopter...

0:11:56 > 0:11:58- ..until the blades stop rotating.

0:11:58 > 0:12:00- What time was this sting?

0:12:00 > 0:12:03- What time was this sting?- - Carl examines the patient.

0:12:03 > 0:12:07- Has it caused any problems? - How's your breathing been?

0:12:07 > 0:12:10- SHE GROANS

0:12:10 > 0:12:13- You've got no allergies - to anything like that?

0:12:14 > 0:12:19- Ceri Hughes was in the garden - when she was stung several times.

0:12:19 > 0:12:23- Did you actually see what stung you? - Was it a wasp?

0:12:23 > 0:12:26- Mm.

0:12:26 > 0:12:29- Unbeknown to her, - she is allergic to bees...

0:12:29 > 0:12:33- ..which is why she - has gone into anaphylactic shock.

0:12:36 > 0:12:40- I'm going to stick these - at the top of your shoulders, OK?

0:12:42 > 0:12:45- The shock may affect her heart.

0:12:45 > 0:12:49- The crew must continue - to monitor her for any change.

0:12:50 > 0:12:52- Can you feel that?

0:12:52 > 0:12:54- Are my hands cold?

0:12:58 > 0:13:00- Her condition's worsening.

0:13:01 > 0:13:03- Ceri needs drugs immediately.

0:13:05 > 0:13:08- She's deteriorated. She's tired.

0:13:09 > 0:13:12- She's having problems breathing.

0:13:12 > 0:13:17- Carl's currently - giving her adrenalin...

0:13:17 > 0:13:19- ..to combat the poison.

0:13:19 > 0:13:21- Small scratch coming up.

0:13:22 > 0:13:25- But the adrenalin has no effect.

0:13:25 > 0:13:27- There you are, sweetheart.

0:13:30 > 0:13:32- How are you feeling now?

0:13:35 > 0:13:36- Ceri?

0:13:37 > 0:13:41- Do you want to lie back on your back - and get your head down further?

0:13:45 > 0:13:48- We administer adrenalin - once every five minutes.

0:13:49 > 0:13:52- If it doesn't work first time, - we try again.

0:13:52 > 0:13:54- We carry on like that for a while.

0:13:54 > 0:13:58- After a second injection, - she still doesn't improve.

0:13:58 > 0:14:01- She must be admitted to hospital.

0:14:01 > 0:14:06- We've a stretcher behind you. You - need to walk to the conservatory.

0:14:06 > 0:14:09- We'll carry you to the helicopter. - Is that OK?

0:14:10 > 0:14:11- Copter?

0:14:11 > 0:14:13- The only way to travel!

0:14:13 > 0:14:16- It was vital - to get her to hospital...

0:14:16 > 0:14:19- ..before she deteriorated further.

0:14:19 > 0:14:23- Our treatment failed - to improve Ceri's condition.

0:14:23 > 0:14:28- The best place for her was Ysbyty - Gwynedd as quickly as possible.

0:14:28 > 0:14:31- A bit more.

0:14:31 > 0:14:33- There we go.

0:14:33 > 0:14:37- If Ceri deteriorated, - she could stop breathing in seconds.

0:14:41 > 0:14:43- One, two, up!

0:14:46 > 0:14:50- It's a six-minute journey - by helicopter to Ysbyty Gwynedd.

0:14:51 > 0:14:54- A journey - which takes 40 minutes by car.

0:14:58 > 0:15:02- There, Ceri will require - further monitoring...

0:15:02 > 0:15:04- ..until she comes round.

0:15:13 > 0:15:15- After a night in hospital...

0:15:16 > 0:15:18- ..Ceri went home to Criccieth.

0:15:18 > 0:15:21- I knew I'd been stung a few times...

0:15:21 > 0:15:24- ..and perhaps I needed...

0:15:25 > 0:15:28- I knew I needed something.

0:15:29 > 0:15:33- I didn't think for a second - that it was so serious.

0:15:33 > 0:15:36- She's very grateful - to the Helimed 61 crew.

0:15:37 > 0:15:40- The Air Ambulance Service - is essential.

0:15:41 > 0:15:47- For me personally, - I'll certainly be indebted to them.

0:15:50 > 0:15:53- Once they're - transported to hospital...

0:15:53 > 0:15:57- ..some patients spend months, - and sometimes years, recuperating.

0:15:57 > 0:16:00- Last year, we met Gwyndaf Davies...

0:16:00 > 0:16:05- ..a carpenter who sustained severe - injuries from an accident in 2009.

0:16:05 > 0:16:10- Now he's improving, he's been - raising money for the Air Ambulance.

0:16:13 > 0:16:15- Swansea Airbase, late April.

0:16:15 > 0:16:20- Gwyndaf Davies is on his way to meet - the South Wales air ambulance crew.

0:16:20 > 0:16:23- Hello, Gwyndaf. Thank you very much.

0:16:23 > 0:16:26- Thank you for your efforts. - How are you feeling?

0:16:26 > 0:16:28- Superb.

0:16:28 > 0:16:32- In 2009, the red helicopter crew - saved Gwyndaf's life.

0:16:33 > 0:16:36- Since then, the family - has been raising money...

0:16:36 > 0:16:40- ..and according - to his mother, Linda...

0:16:40 > 0:16:42- ..the response - has been very positive.

0:16:43 > 0:16:47- Gwyndaf spent several weeks - collecting items...

0:16:47 > 0:16:52- ..to raffle and auction, - and we received lots of donations.

0:16:52 > 0:16:56- We're grateful to everyone - who's helped us raise money.

0:16:56 > 0:16:58- People have given us donations...

0:16:58 > 0:17:01- ..and bought raffle tickets.

0:17:01 > 0:17:04- He raised - more than 15,000 in total.

0:17:05 > 0:17:08- Gwyndaf has made - a remarkable recovery...

0:17:08 > 0:17:11- ..but four years ago, - it was touch and go.

0:17:14 > 0:17:16- 29 April, 2009.

0:17:16 > 0:17:18- Gwyndaf was working on a farm...

0:17:19 > 0:17:22- ..in the village of Boncath - near Cardigan.

0:17:23 > 0:17:27- Gwyndaf had been working - for a building firm.

0:17:27 > 0:17:32- He was a skilled carpenter, but - whilst working on a roof, he fell.

0:17:32 > 0:17:36- He fell from a height of 15 feet.

0:17:36 > 0:17:41- He fell to the ground - and his head took the full impact.

0:17:42 > 0:17:45- He landed on his head - on a concrete floor.

0:17:45 > 0:17:49- He broke several bones in his face, - sustained brain trauma...

0:17:49 > 0:17:51- ..and spinal injuries.

0:17:52 > 0:17:57- They dialled 999 and a paramedic - arrived on the scene by car.

0:17:57 > 0:18:00- He realized - the severity of the injury.

0:18:02 > 0:18:05- Swansea's air ambulance crew - was despatched.

0:18:05 > 0:18:09- One of the paramedics on duty - was paramedic Aneurin Heath.

0:18:09 > 0:18:13- We were unsure of the patient's - condition at the time...

0:18:13 > 0:18:16- ..but judging from - the information...

0:18:16 > 0:18:21- ..received by ambulance control, - it sounded very serious.

0:18:23 > 0:18:25- We were there within 15 minutes.

0:18:26 > 0:18:28- By the time we'd landed...

0:18:29 > 0:18:34- ..there were people running around - and panic had set in.

0:18:37 > 0:18:39- He had severe head trauma.

0:18:39 > 0:18:42- Gwyndaf needed - urgent medical attention.

0:18:42 > 0:18:45- The helicopter - took him to Morriston.

0:18:45 > 0:18:49- My husband phoned to tell me - Gwyndaf had been injured...

0:18:50 > 0:18:52- ..and he'd been taken to Morriston.

0:18:54 > 0:18:57- Within 10 minutes - we were in Morriston.

0:18:58 > 0:19:03- People were there waiting for us - and he was rushed straight in.

0:19:04 > 0:19:09- When the family arrived, Gwyndaf - was on a life-support machine.

0:19:09 > 0:19:11- The prognosis was poor.

0:19:12 > 0:19:17- They told us the next 24 hours - were going to be crucial.

0:19:17 > 0:19:19- The worst thing...

0:19:20 > 0:19:24- ..was when they said - they weren't sure he'd pull through.

0:19:24 > 0:19:28- That was - a horrendous shock for us all.

0:19:28 > 0:19:32- Gwyndaf was in hospital - for nine months.

0:19:32 > 0:19:35- Now, four years later...

0:19:35 > 0:19:39- ..the carpenter - is rebuilding his life.

0:19:43 > 0:19:45- Hold it there.

0:19:45 > 0:19:48- Although he still - has physiotherapy sessions...

0:19:49 > 0:19:52- ..he's able to work - alongside his father.

0:19:53 > 0:19:54- Good grain on that.

0:19:55 > 0:19:59- Carpentry was his field - and he was a good carpenter.

0:19:59 > 0:20:01- He's still a good carpenter.

0:20:01 > 0:20:04- Yes, indeed. - He's better than his father!

0:20:05 > 0:20:07- Carpentry - helps Gwyndaf a great deal.

0:20:08 > 0:20:11- He and his father - have made several furniture items.

0:20:12 > 0:20:14- A Welsh dresser.

0:20:17 > 0:20:19- A coffee table.

0:20:19 > 0:20:22- A bench.

0:20:22 > 0:20:24- Lots of things.

0:20:25 > 0:20:28- The family has donated - the items to the charity...

0:20:29 > 0:20:33- ..but this table is going to - a special person in Gwyndaf's life.

0:20:33 > 0:20:37- This is - for Gwyndaf's physiotherapist...

0:20:38 > 0:20:41- ..on her 60th birthday.

0:20:41 > 0:20:43- He made it for her.

0:20:43 > 0:20:47- He wanted to give the lady - a gift to thank her...

0:20:47 > 0:20:50- ..for helping him.

0:20:51 > 0:20:53- The craftsman and his family...

0:20:54 > 0:20:58- ..are indebted - to the air ambulance crew.

0:20:58 > 0:21:00- We can't thank them enough.

0:21:01 > 0:21:04- During his hour of need...

0:21:04 > 0:21:08- ..if it weren't for them, - Gwyndaf wouldn't be with us today.

0:21:08 > 0:21:10- We're very thankful.

0:21:10 > 0:21:13- We're eternally grateful to them.

0:21:13 > 0:21:15- And how is Gwyndaf?

0:21:15 > 0:21:17- And how is Gwyndaf?- - Fine.

0:21:22 > 0:21:27- In Part 1, we saw the Swansea crew - helping Rhydian Richards.

0:21:27 > 0:21:29- After eight nights in hospital...

0:21:30 > 0:21:32- ..he's now at home in Llandeilo.

0:21:32 > 0:21:35- We took our cameras - to check on his recovery.

0:21:35 > 0:21:38- In Penybanc...

0:21:39 > 0:21:41- ..Rhydian's smile has returned.

0:21:41 > 0:21:45- But for his father, - the memories are still as vivid.

0:21:45 > 0:21:49- I've never had that feeling before - and I never want it again.

0:21:50 > 0:21:52- I felt so helpless seeing him there.

0:21:52 > 0:21:58- They were giving him gas and air and - injecting morphine into his veins.

0:21:59 > 0:22:01- It gave me the fright of my life.

0:22:02 > 0:22:04- Deep breaths. Deep breaths.

0:22:05 > 0:22:09- Rhydian had broken his leg - - three ligaments and a tendon.

0:22:09 > 0:22:14- When one of the boys at school - asked Rhydian what had happened...

0:22:14 > 0:22:17- ..he said a shark - had bitten his leg.

0:22:18 > 0:22:20- That's what it looked like.

0:22:20 > 0:22:24- A deep open wound - with blood and flesh everywhere.

0:22:24 > 0:22:28- It's like a snake - - wonky and all over the shop!

0:22:28 > 0:22:31- After three operations - and a skin graft...

0:22:31 > 0:22:33- ..Rhydian is over the worst.

0:22:34 > 0:22:36- He's gradually getting better.

0:22:36 > 0:22:40- He's getting about on one leg - and it seems to be improving.

0:22:40 > 0:22:45- He'll still be in plaster for - a while but he's in good spirits.

0:22:45 > 0:22:49- He's starting - to order people about the place!

0:22:49 > 0:22:54- The family didn't think - they'd ever need the air ambulance.

0:22:54 > 0:22:58- They are indebted to those - who treated their son.

0:22:59 > 0:23:01- I can't thank them enough.

0:23:01 > 0:23:06- The eight-minute helicopter journey - from here to the hospital...

0:23:06 > 0:23:10- ..took far less time - than taking him by ambulance.

0:23:10 > 0:23:13- A very big thank you...

0:23:13 > 0:23:16- ..to the air ambulance crew...

0:23:17 > 0:23:19- ..for looking after me.

0:23:21 > 0:23:23- Coming up next week...

0:23:23 > 0:23:27- ..a worker gets injured - in the Brecon Beacons.

0:23:27 > 0:23:31- I phoned 999 - and told them I wanted a helicopter.

0:23:32 > 0:23:35- And ice and snow - wreaks havoc on Wales's roads.

0:23:51 > 0:23:53- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.

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