His work in Costa Rica was extremely important. “The jungle here is under siege, and we’ve got a role to play in helping out, and helping stop the wildlife poaching and illegal gold mining.” Larisa Kellett, spokeswoman for Bethune’s non-profit Earthrace, said on Monday morning (NZ time) she was still waiting to talk directly to his doctor, but he had made it through the night. It was just past noon in Costa Rica when Kellett spoke to Stuff. “They’re really doing their best for him.” His twin brother Barry Bethune, who lives in Southland, said he could be out of hospital within four days.