Thread: Search And Rescue

The bodies have been found of the two blokes in the Tongariro National Park.

Originally Posted by Dundee

The bodies have been found of the two blokes in the Tongariro National Park.

sad news. says they were found south of the Mangatawai Stream which runs parallel with Tree Trunk Rd which it says is where they ditched their car. if the reports are correct it is a relatively small area to have not found them for so many weeks

Originally Posted by LOC

sad news. says they were found south of the Mangatawai Stream which runs parallel with Tree Trunk Rd which it says is where they ditched their car. if the reports are correct it is a relatively small area to have not found them for so many weeks

Harder to find someone if they are hiding from you

Pretty tight in there by the looks.

Good result.

"Search and Rescue Mt Ruapehu"

A 21-year-old man has been rescued following a cold, wet night on Mount Ruapehu.

Police were called at 5pm yesterday after the man did not return from a day hike up the mountain.

A search base was set up at Turangi and four search teams, around 12 people, searched overnight until 4am.

The search resumed at 7am and the man was found at around 12.50pm today.

He was cold, had a dislocated knee and was flown to Taupo Hospital.

A RNZAF NH90 helicopter, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, LandSAR personal, staff from Tukino Skifield and Ruapehu Alpine Lifts were integral parts in the search.

Local iwi Tuwharetoa were also involved in the search effort.

Taupo Search and Rescue Coordinator Senior Constable Barry Shepherd says the search teams did a wonderful job.

“Conditions were less than ideal with very little visibility, rain and snow, so all credit to the guys and girls at the sharp end.

“It’s a timely reminder to other trampers and walkers in the area to make sure you are well prepared for the conditions, let people know where you are going and stick to your plans,” he says.

ENDS

Originally Posted by Dundee

Good result.

"Search and Rescue Mt Ruapehu"

A 21-year-old man has been rescued following a cold, wet night on Mount Ruapehu.

Police were called at 5pm yesterday after the man did not return from a day hike up the mountain.

A search base was set up at Turangi and four search teams, around 12 people, searched overnight until 4am.

The search resumed at 7am and the man was found at around 12.50pm today.

He was cold, had a dislocated knee and was flown to Taupo Hospital.

A RNZAF NH90 helicopter, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, LandSAR personal, staff from Tukino Skifield and Ruapehu Alpine Lifts were integral parts in the search.

Local iwi Tuwharetoa were also involved in the search effort.

Taupo Search and Rescue Coordinator Senior Constable Barry Shepherd says the search teams did a wonderful job.

“Conditions were less than ideal with very little visibility, rain and snow, so all credit to the guys and girls at the sharp end.

“It’s a timely reminder to other trampers and walkers in the area to make sure you are well prepared for the conditions, let people know where you are going and stick to your plans,” he says.

ENDS

Thankfully it wasn't too bumpy flying today

Tramper named....details still very vague.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/...-well-prepared.