Rescue stories
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Hūhana's story
Hūhana Carter was gardening at her home in Charteris Bay when she fell 2. 5m and needed the assistance of the rescue helicopter.
The very bad tramp, with a fair decision
It was my birthday weekend, and I like to swim in cold water on my birthday.
Kathryn's story
On the afternoon of December 20, 2008, we were airlifted by the Rescue Chopper from Arthur’s pass after a car accident.
Bryce's story
Bryce, a Chemistry Professor, was leading a group of ten experienced trampers from the Christchurch Tramping Club at the Rakaia Spurs when he turned around to take a photo of…
Stephen's story
One minute Stephen was happily trimming grass around some native bush, the next, a huge swarm of wasps filled the air.
Stewart's Story
‘The ground gave way beneath me. I bounced off the side of the cliff on the way down.
Jazmin's Story
“I was unconscious for my trip in the chopper, I woke up in the ICU and Mum told me what had happened.