The hunting season started with an overdue hunter and his dog being picked up the Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter in the Ruahine Range after becoming disorientated. Photo / FileHunters heading into the bush for the roar this year are being reminded of the importance of preparations after a man and his dog were rescued from the Ruahine Range on Monday. Lowe Corporation Rescue Helicopter general manager Ian Wilmot confirmed the crew picked up an uninjured hunter, and his dog, from the Ruahine Range near Tikokino late Monday morning. The hunter was overdue by a day and his family had just spoken with police when he activated his personal locator beacon [PLB]. Photo / FileWilmot said there'd likely be a few more hunters picked up with the yearly hunting season just beginning.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 23, 2021 21:44 UTC