Photo: ODT filesA would-be penguin rescuer needed rescuing as the incoming tide caught them unawares in the Catlins yesterday. Mr Shute said the man, who was visiting the area, appeared to be attempting to rescue a yellow-eyed penguin from incoming waters when he became trapped himself. "He had been trying to rescue a penguin when the tide came in and caught him unawares. "Some of the sand has been washed away round that part of the beach, so it can catch people out. "We were doing a fundraiser for SAR just round the corner, so it was probably the quickest callout we’ve done.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 18, 2026 18:13 UTC