Missing Hunter Recovered From Ruahine Ranges
The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the Eastern Ruahine Ranges, north of Woodville, to search for a
missing hunter who had become separated from companions. Palmerston North Police Search and Rescue had concerns for the
safety of the inexperienced hunter and coordinated the search operation which required the Palmerston North Rescue
Helicopter to be equipped with a NITESUN Search light, FLIR Camera and the crew wearing Night Vision Goggles. The
uninjured missing man, in his 20’s, was able to signal to the searching crew with a torch and was then hover-loaded into
the helicopter and recovered to a nearby road-end just before mid-night.
Philips Search and Rescue Trust (PSRT) is a charitable organisation, operating rescue helicopters throughout the Central
North Island. Philips Search and Rescue Trust relies on support from principal sponsors and community donations. This
crucial financial support ensures our rescue helicopters can continue to bring life-saving equipment, rescue personnel
and trauma-trained medics directly to the patient. For further information about PSRT visit our website rescue.org.nz
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