Ian Hunt fainted and fell after popping outside on to a hut veranda "to take a leak". Photo: Supplied via NZ HeraldAn experienced tramper became paralysed after fainting while "taking a leak" and falling off a South Island backcountry hut veranda in the middle of the night, sparking a dramatic rescue operation. "It hadn't happened for a long time, and it definitely wasn't the best time to happen while taking a leak off the veranda." He found Hunt lying on his back in the tussock below the hut veranda, paralysed and barely conscious. He was incredibly thankful to his mate, the rescue team and staff at the hospitals who got him back on his feet.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 09, 2019 05:26 UTC