Paddle boarder injured near Wanaka

A woman sustained moderate injuries in a paddle boarding incident on the Clutha River near Wanaka today.

Emergency services were called to to Hikuwai Dr near Albert Town about 4pm. 

A helicopter was dispatched and the woman was flown to Dunedin Hospital.

The woman was on a commercial paddle boarding tour when she got into trouble on the water.

St John and Wanaka Volunteer Fire Brigade also attended.

 - additional reporting NZME

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