Two men were out on a fishing and diving trip south of Milford Sound when they got into trouble. File photo: ODTPolice are praising a boatie and his crew who rescued two men stranded in a remote area of Fiordland after hearing their call for help over radio. Police say the rescue at the weekend serves as a reminder to be prepared when heading out on the water. Search and Rescue coordinator Sergeant Dougall Henderson, of Invercargill, said the two men were out on a fishing and diving trip south of Milford Sound when their 6.4m recreational boat "failed" on Saturday night, leaving them stranded. The pair were able to use their iPhone satellite emergency text system to message for help.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 05, 2026 03:17 UTC