Injured climbers activate PLB for rescue after fall in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park
6 Jan, 2021 08:31 PM
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Heavy cloud cover made for a challenging rescue. Photo / Jonathan Gillan of DOC Aoraki/Mt Cook Alpine rescue team
NZ Herald
Three climbers have been rescued after falling 10 to 15 metres on to rocks in Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park.
Maritime NZ's Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) coordinated the rescue of the group – two with minor injuries - who fell near Stewart's Glacier.
Search and Rescue officer Samantha Mildon said the group activated their personal locator beacon (PLB) about 9.15am yesterday, due to injuries suffered after the fall the afternoon prior.