Thread: Search And Rescue

They have a few down in VC's land too

In a separate incident, the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter was called to a hunter who had become injured near Takaka in heavy bush about 1am today (Sat).

The man, who was hunting with a companion, had slipped on the terrain and injured his shoulder, a rescue helicopter spokesperson said.

The pair attempted to make their way out however became slightly disoriented in the dark and called for help.

The helicopter used specialist night vision goggles and a thermal imaging camera to find the men.

Both were safely winched aboard the helicopter and the injured man was taken to Nelson Hospital, the spokesperson said.