Photo: suppliedThe pilot of the Southern Lakes Helicopters aircraft that crashed off the Auckland Islands in the Southern Ocean has been discharged from Southland Hospital and is on his way home. Andrew Hefford stayed overnight for scans on a sore back, but was expected back at home by this evening, Southern Lakes Helicopters owner Sir Richard Hayes said. Sir Richard found the three men walking on Enderby Island yesterday morning from his helicopter. The TAIC investigation may include an attempt to raise the helicopter from the ocean. Otago Regional Rescue Helicopter paramedic Anthony Hoets with two rescued Southern Lakes Helicopters crew, John Lambeth, an unidentifed Kew Hospital orderly and Lester Stevens.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 24, 2019 04:30 UTC