Busy summer for search and rescue despite Covid-19

May 2021

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Wanaka SAR members have had a busy summer due to Te Araroa Trail walkers. Photo: Phil Melchior
Despite borders being closed to international visitors, South Island search and rescue crews have been kept busy with Kiwis getting into trouble in the hills. But there’s been a promising rise in people carrying personal locator beacons. WanakaSAR bush rescue team coordinator John Burke said it had been busy with greater numbers than expected of […]

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