The pair managed to get themselves to Loch Maree Hut. Photo: DOCTwo people have been found safe and well by rescuers after getting into trouble trying to cross a river in Fiordland Natonal Park. The New Zealand Rescue Coordination Centre received a Personal Locator Beacon distress alert at 11.30am today in the Loch Maree area of Dusky Track in Fiordland. A Maritime NZ spokeswoman said a Southern Lakes Helicopter was sent and the crew found two people who had been swept apart while crossing the river. "However they managed to self-rescue and proceeded to the safety of Loch Maree Hut before the helicopter arrived."

Source: Otago Daily Times March 07, 2021 01:18 UTC