Thread: Search And Rescue

Condolences to the families

"Tararua Forest Park trampers - name release"

The Police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of two trampers in Tararua Forest Park over the weekend continues.

Police are investigating on behalf of the Coroner.

Post-mortem examinations were carried out today and the findings will be passed to the Coroner.

The names of the two men can now be released: Mykhalo Stepura (also known as Michael Stepura), 39, from Lower Hutt; and Pavel Pazniak, 32, from Auckland.

Both men were foreign nationals but had been resident in New Zealand for some time.

Mr Stepura was originally from the Ukraine, and Mr Pazniak was originally from Belarus.


The families of the two men understand the media interest in this matter, but have requested privacy as they grieve the loss of Mr Stepura and Mr Pazniak.

The families have therefore requested that media do not attempt to contact them.


Police extend their sympathies to the families at this difficult time.

No further information is available at this stage.

That's a damn good statement.

The anti 1080 nutters are suggesting they got poisoned....

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Originally Posted by BRADS

The anti 1080 nutters are suggesting they got poisoned....

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eastern bloc spies that got poisoned kiwi style??

I know its a bad thought ....maybe one shot the other then topped himself. Everyone is guessing at the moment.Results and facts should be out tomorrow.

I'm sure I read somewhere today that they stated the temp was below zero that night and a likely cause of death but to be confirmed.....

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I'd rather die!

That was clever @bomber after seeing @Rushy man boobs at the shoot I'd run and hide under a tree too The bugger can cook thou!

A tramper who called the rescue helicopter for help after leaving his insulin behind received a second surprise call-out after accidentally activating his emergency beacon in his car as he was leaving.

The man activated his emergency beacon at 7.30am on Boxing Day because he was a diabetic and had left his insulin in his vehicle while tramping in the Ruahine Range near Dead Dog Hut, Hawke's Bay Helicopter Rescue Trust said.

The Rescue Co-ordination Centre NZ receives the activation and then alerts the most appropriate agency to respond.

The Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter airlifted the man back to the car park where he had left his insulin and he continued on his tramp.

But at 6pm when the same beacon signalled again, the rescue helicopter returned due to concerns the diabetic was having complications.

However, the trust said the man was found safe and well and the beacon had been accidentally activated in the back of his car as he was leaving the car park at the Ruahine Range.

The rescue helicopter went out again after the rescue co-ordination centre was unable to reach the man to make sure it had not been accidentally activated so assumed it was an emergency.

Hawke's Bay Helicopter Rescue Trust marketing and fundraising manager Laura Hyde said: "We recommend that if you are tramping, working in, or visiting remote locations where there may not be cell phone coverage, that you carry a Personal Locator Beacon [PLB]. They really do save lives should an emergency happen."

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Originally Posted by Dundee

A tramper who called the rescue helicopter for help after leaving his insulin behind received a second surprise call-out after accidentally activating his emergency beacon in his car as he was leaving.

The man activated his emergency beacon at 7.30am on Boxing Day because he was a diabetic and had left his insulin in his vehicle while tramping in the Ruahine Range near Dead Dog Hut, Hawke's Bay Helicopter Rescue Trust said.

The Rescue Co-ordination Centre NZ receives the activation and then alerts the most appropriate agency to respond.

The Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter airlifted the man back to the car park where he had left his insulin and he continued on his tramp.

But at 6pm when the same beacon signalled again, the rescue helicopter returned due to concerns the diabetic was having complications.

However, the trust said the man was found safe and well and the beacon had been accidentally activated in the back of his car as he was leaving the car park at the Ruahine Range.

The rescue helicopter went out again after the rescue co-ordination centre was unable to reach the man to make sure it had not been accidentally activated so assumed it was an emergency.

Hawke's Bay Helicopter Rescue Trust marketing and fundraising manager Laura Hyde said: "We recommend that if you are tramping, working in, or visiting remote locations where there may not be cell phone coverage, that you carry a Personal Locator Beacon [PLB]. They really do save lives should an emergency happen."

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About time these clowns got invoiced.

Originally Posted by Dundee

A tramper who called the rescue helicopter for help after leaving his insulin behind received a second surprise call-out after accidentally activating his emergency beacon in his car as he was leaving.

The man activated his emergency beacon at 7.30am on Boxing Day because he was a diabetic and had left his insulin in his vehicle while tramping in the Ruahine Range near Dead Dog Hut, Hawke's Bay Helicopter Rescue Trust said.

The Rescue Co-ordination Centre NZ receives the activation and then alerts the most appropriate agency to respond.

The Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter airlifted the man back to the car park where he had left his insulin and he continued on his tramp.

But at 6pm when the same beacon signalled again, the rescue helicopter returned due to concerns the diabetic was having complications.

However, the trust said the man was found safe and well and the beacon had been accidentally activated in the back of his car as he was leaving the car park at the Ruahine Range.

The rescue helicopter went out again after the rescue co-ordination centre was unable to reach the man to make sure it had not been accidentally activated so assumed it was an emergency.

Hawke's Bay Helicopter Rescue Trust marketing and fundraising manager Laura Hyde said: "We recommend that if you are tramping, working in, or visiting remote locations where there may not be cell phone coverage, that you carry a Personal Locator Beacon [PLB]. They really do save lives should an emergency happen."

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What a cock, bill him for the whole cost based on stupidity

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"Hunter rescued in Hawke's Bay"

A 62-year-old Hawke’s Bay man has been rescued from the Kuripapango area of the Kaweka Ranges today after failing to return from a hunt yesterday.

Police were alerted to the overdue hunter at 9.30pm last night and a search and rescue operation was launched at first light this morning.

The search operation involved Police, LANDSAR volunteers and the Hawke’s Bay Helicopter Rescue Trust.

The missing hunter was found by search teams at around midday today by the Ngaruroro River and airlifted out.

The hunter was tired and had suffered a minor leg injury but was otherwise unharmed.

“The hunter did everything right after finding himself trapped by dangerously high river levels. He stayed put and didn’t try and cross the river as he understood the risk that it presented. said Detective Senior Sergeant Martin James

Detective Senior Sergeant James says one thing the hunter could have done to help with the rescue was to have an EPIRB with him and then he may have been located last night.

Police would like to thanks the LANDSAR volunteers and The Hawke’s Bay Helicopter Rescue Trust for their expertise and support of the operation.

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"Reminder for hunters and trampers to be prepared when out in the bush"

Hawkes Bay Police are asking hunters, trampers and bush walkers to remember to be prepared for unexpected situations following a number of search and rescue call outs this week.


At 7.30pm last night Police were notified that two women, aged 43 and 30, had not returned from a day walk in the lakes area of the Kaweka Ranges.


Concerned that the women may have suffered an injury and were not prepared for a night in the bush search and rescue teams began searching for them at 11pm last night, resulting in the pair being located at 7.45am this morning.


Both woman were tired, but otherwise in good spirits.


It’s the third search and rescue job that the combined LandSAR and Police team have attended this week.


“Fortunately overnight temperatures this week have been reasonable reducing the risk of hypothermia.

Had it been cold we may well have had a very different outcome” says Detective Senior Sergeant Martin James.


“Two of the three parties located this week were not adequately prepared for an overnight in the bush, but both made smart decisions to stay exactly where they were once darkness fell”


“It’s a very good idea to pack a survival bag when you’re heading out into the bush, even if you are only planning to be gone for a few hours”


“Essential things to have in your bag include a cigarette lighter, personal locator beacon, compass or GPS, whistle, map, extra food and a survival blanket”


“We also advise checking with DOC before you head out to check what the track conditions are like, especially coming into winter when days are shorter and conditions are likely to be not ideal”.

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Sorry this is from a few evenings ago but believe it needs sharing.Great result from the SAR team once again.7/8/17

"Eastern Police rescue hiker from Kaweka Forest Park "

Eastern Police have this evening rescued a 25-year-old man from Kaweka Forest Park after he became lost and too cold for the changing conditions.

Eastern District Deployment Coordinator Senior Sergeant Mike Stevenson says weather conditions were fine and clear on the hiker’s way in and he was mostly well-prepared for the day walk.

“However, after walking too far, he became disorientated and too cold to make his way back out this afternoon.

“By the time he turned around to walk back to his car, it was getting dark and the temperature had dropped significantly.

The hiker did not have appropriate clothing with him for the changing conditions or to keep himself warm past daylight.

“Luckily, there was cellular reception in the area where he was and he had sufficient battery to call 111 at about 6pm,” says Senior Sergeant Stevenson.

“He reported having walked through snow and felt extremely cold.”

Police deployed a Search and Rescue team and a helicopter was dispatched immediately.

The man was located very cold but otherwise well at approximately 8:30pm.

Senior Sergeant Stevenson says the rescue team do not believe he would have survived the night had he not been found.

“The hiker was very lucky this evening and we’re glad he’s made it home safely,” he says.

“It serves as a reminder that anyone walking in New Zealand’s parks must prepare for changing conditions and emergencies because those worst-case scenarios do happen.

“That means keeping someone back home well-informed of your plans and sticking to them, allowing yourself plenty of time to return safely before darkness.

“Anyone going on a hike should have an extra warm layer with them, sufficient food and water, and an appropriate means of communication.”

Further details on keeping safe outdoors, even on day walk, is available at the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council’s website: https://www.mountainsafety.org.nz

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