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Rafters rescued from the upper Ngaruroro River

The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched by the RCCNZ to the upper Ngaruroro river. Two beacons were active in the same area, set off by the same party.

Two gents in their 60’s were on a rafting trip from the Boyd to Kuripaponga, when this idea came unstuck and they were evicted from their raft which proceeded down stream without them.

They were located uninjured, but stuck, on rocks at the edge of a steep gorge section of the river.

They were flown to Taupo airport.

Philips Search and Rescue Trust (PSRT) is a charitable organisation, operating rescue helicopters throughout the Central North Island. Philips Search and Rescue Trust relies on support from principal sponsors and community donations. Special thanks to Taupo’s principal sponsor, Greenlea. This crucial financial support ensures our rescue helicopters can continue to bring life-saving equipment, rescue personnel and trauma-trained medics directly to the patient. For further information about PSRT visit our website rescue.org.nz

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