Monday, 30 January 2012, 10:49 am Press Release: Ultimate Hikes
Man dies while walking the Milford Track
30 January
2012
A Japanese man in his early-sixties has died
while walking the Milford Track with guided walk company,
Ultimate Hikes.
He was crossing McKinnon Pass with a
group of 31 people and 3 guides at approximately 11.20 am
yesterday when he collapsed on the track and couldn’t be
revived. People were immediately with him and CPR was
performed.
Emergency services were immediately
contacted through the 111 system as per the company
emergency response plan. Search and Rescue was coordinated
by Te Anau Police. The man was helicoptered to Te Anau
where he was pronounced dead and his body taken to
Invercargill.
The man was travelling alone and had
booked his trip through an agency. His next of kin are being
contacted.
The matter is now in the hands of the
Police and the Coroner.
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