A recreational skydiver who had a "hard landing" has been transported to Timaru Hospital with moderate injuries. Police said they were notified of the hard landing on Tekapo-Twizel Rd, Pukaki, about 10.35am today. A spokesperson from tourism operator Inflite Experiences confirmed the person had been skydiving recreationally by himself. He said the skydiver sustained a hard landing at Pukaki Airport, and it was suspected he had sustained a leg or ankle injury. A St John spokesperson said they transported a patient in a moderate condition via helicopter to Timaru Hospital.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 11, 2021 00:00 UTC