It's hypothetical day two of a search and rescue operation off New Plymouth's coast, and all the major rescue organisations are coming together to make the rescue exercise as lifelike as possible. Liam Courtenay/STUFF Constable Erin Pearson awaits rescue in the multi-organisation search and rescue exercise on Saturday. READ MORE:* Search and rescue exercise hopes to glean new clues in case of missing Taranaki man* Search and rescue teams to train for avalanche on Mt Taranaki* Emergency exercise tests Search and Rescue Taranaki* Search for missing 18-year-old after boat capsizes off New Plymouth coastAround the table are the police search and rescue (SAR) team, assisted by Cape Egmont Rescue. Eight vessels and the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter are involved, each with their specific tasks. Liam Courtenay Eight vessels and the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter were all involved in the massive inter-agency exercise.

Source: Stuff February 09, 2019 04:21 UTC