FRIENDS of a motorcyclist killed when he crashed in remote countryside have boosted a rescue helicopter appeal by £1,225.

On Sunday family and friends of accident victim Michael Spencer from Astley Moss, presented a cheque to the air ambulance fund at North Wales ambulance headquarters at St Asaph.

Engineer Michael, 27, died on July 23 when he crashed through a fence while out riding with friends on a remote stretch of road on the outskirts of the Snowdonia National Park.

Among the rescuers who went to his aid was a paramedic in a police helicopter.

After the presentation Michael's mum, Anne, said: "It was good to meet the people who tried to save Michael.

"It is marvellous what they do. The paramedics volunteer at the weekend to go out with the police helicopter.

"We spoke with the man who went to Michael's aid. He told us he found Michael lying face down and he tried everything possible. There wasn't a mark on Michael.

"He fought to bring him back but Michael suffered a fracture at the base of his skull -- there was nothing that could be done.

"The same type of neck injury could happen to a car passenger travelling without a seat belt in a 15 mph collision."

A rescue helicopter costs £1m and now the Spencers and Michael's family aim to continue fund-raising to help provide air ambulances covering North and South Wales.