An American tackling Te Araroa Trail has been rescued after being swept downstream in a swollen river. Due to the poor weather conditions a helicopter was not able to be deployed, and Police and LandSAR volunteers were called in to assist. Four LandSAR volunteers hiked to the man's location on Tuesday afternoon, but were unable to cross the river to reach him. "The LandSAR volunteers recognised immediately that the river was too dangerous for them to cross," McCormack said. "I would also like to acknowledge the efforts of the LandSAR volunteers.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 04, 2019 21:33 UTC