Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was called and she was flown back to flatter ground. While she hadn't suffered any injuries, she was "absolutely terrified" by the time the rescue helicopter arrived at the scene. Taupo police Senior Constable Barry Shepherd said the woman, working at Mt Ruapehu, was an inexperienced hiker. In another rescue on the Central Plateau, a 19-year-old New Zealander tumbled about 30 metres down Mt Ngauruhoe yesterday evening - and managed to walk off the mountain. The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter were called at 6pm after the man suffered spinal injuries due to his fall.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 17, 2016 07:52 UTC