Searchers return to Piha to continue looking for missing fisherman at low tide
20 Apr, 2021 07:54 PM
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Large swells hampered the first day of searching for the fisherman who fell into the water near Keyhole in Piha yesterday morning. Photo / Michael Craig
Large swells hampered the first day of searching for the fisherman who fell into the water near Keyhole in Piha yesterday morning. Photo / Michael Craig
Herald reporter based in HamiltonNikki.Preston@nzme.co.nz
The search for the fisherman who has been missing after falling off Camel Rock in Piha yesterday will resume this morning.
Search and rescue crews will today return at low tide to scour the area where the man had been fishing with a friend near the Keyhole before slipping into the choppy ocean.
Helicopters searching for missing fisherman off Camel Rock in Piha
19 Apr, 2021 07:25 PM
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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter, seen here on Piha Beach in January, is aiding this morning s search efforts. Photo / Supplied
The Westpac Rescue Helicopter, seen here on Piha Beach in January, is aiding this morning s search efforts. Photo / Supplied
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Helicopters are scouring the west coast waters for a man who went missing while fishing off Camel Rock in Piha this morning.
A police spokesperson said the Eagle and Westpac Rescue helicopters are searching for the man, who was reported missing about 5.30am, after going out fishing with a friend.
AlUla highlights wellness activities this month
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, 12 days ago AlUla, home to picturesque natural wonders, civilizations long forgotten, and a land of significant human heritage in the north western part of Saudi Arabia, is highlighting health and wellness with a range of outdoor activities this March. One of the top highlighted wellness activities in AlUla this winter is The Sadu Escape, located at the foot of the mountain in an isolated area of rock and sand, blending with the surrounding terrains. Walk around, discover the mountains, feel the aura of the winds around, and unwind while sitting in a spacious tent beside Camel Rock listening to alluring musical performances.
Why this incredible area should be top of your bucket list for a UAE outdoor adventure
1 of 21 Sharjah’s stunning Mleiha region is steeped in ancient history. Its strategic location – between East Africa and South-West Asia – makes it a natural bridge between continents, with a rich anthropological past. Image Credit: Supplied
2 of 21 Its unspoilt majesty was totally untapped until recent years, when a series of eco-tourism and hospitality projects dedicated to nature-inspired experiences began to be built in the area. Image Credit: Shutterstock
3 of 21 One of these is Shurooq’s Moon Retreat – a mysterious-looking, celestial-inspired glamping site that is gearing up to open to guests in the first quarter of this year.
Bega Valley: Dune enhancement project in full swing February 23, 2021, by Eldin Ganic
Bega Valley Shire Council has just announced that a project aimed at re-establishing and enhancing the coastal dune systems is well underway across the Shire.
Stage 1 – including works at Pambula Beach, Tathra Beach, Beares Beach, Camel Rock Beach and Cuttagee Beach – is now complete.
Commenting the latest news, Bega Valley Shire Council’s Coastal Management Officer,
Rachel Duczynski, said that their coastline is renowned for having some of the most natural and intact coastal ecosystems in New South Wales.
“Dune systems are essential for coastline protection and play an important role in helping our beaches cope with the impacts of storm surges and sea level rise, as well as providing habitat for a range of fauna,” Ms Duczynski said.