A tramper who had a fall in the Richmond Ranges made the “best decision” to activate his personal locator beacon. A tramper was flown out of the Richmond Ranges after taking a fall and activating his personal locator beacon. Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter pilot Tim Douglas-Clifford said the chopper responded to the call at about 8pm on Saturday to pick up the solo tramper from Old Man Hut, in the Richmond Ranges. Despite windy conditions, it was a rescue for the helicopter crew, Douglas-Clifford said. READ MORE:* Rescue chopper search for injured tramper after fall* Tramper injured on Mt Arthur* Trampers keep rescue helicopter busy with two callouts on the same alpine passThe pilot reminded people to take a beacon with them when they go adventuring this summer.

Source: Stuff December 18, 2021 23:03 UTC