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Injured tramper sparks Search and Rescue operation in Fiordland

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26 February 2024, 3:39 AM

Injured tramper sparks Search and Rescue operation in FiordlandGertrude Saddle. Photo: File/iStock/PatrikStedrak

A Fiordland tramper has been airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after a Search and Rescue operation in the Gertrude Saddle, Milford area overnight (25 Feb).


Police were notified of a personal locator beacon having been activated around 7pm last night after a tramper had come across someone who was injured and in need of assistance. 


Police Search and Rescue, including Land Search and Rescue personnel, were dispatched and located the injured person.




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