Injured tramper assistance north of Kauritatahi Hut area
Injured tramper assistance north of Kauritatahi Hut area
Task number
P039764774
Starts at
Sunday, 10 November, 2019 - 09:30
Ends at
Sunday, 10 November, 2019 - 22:55
Duration
13 hours 25 min
Location
North/South Track , Kaimai Ranges
Tramper injured ankle/lower leg after leaving Kauritatahi Hut to head home.
Two LandSAR members were sent in to assess the injured person and locate a winch site or landing zone.
They were able to assisst the injured person to a helicoptor landing zone about 500m away.
The injured person and his mate were lifted off and the delivered to Hamilton Hospital.
The LandSAR team walked out that evening.