Tramper found in Kaimai Ranges

A Tauranga tramper has been winched to safety after being lost in the Kaimai Ranges in the upper North Island.

A rescue helicopter was called at 10am today after a 57-year-old man become lost while tramping in the bush.

The man went in yesterday afternoon for a walk, a rescue helicopter spokesman said.

The tramper was located this morning by the police helicopter using FLIR (forward looking infrared), a night vision camera.

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was called in with the Port of Tauranga rescue team.

The tramper was not hurt, but was cold and wet.

 

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