Runners winched from Kohi Pt

The Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Kohi Pt Whakatane heads this afternoon where 3 runners where trapped on a steep ridge.

The runners were forced to take to the ridge line after the in coming tide forced them off the lower rock track. They had been running from Ohope Beach to Whakatane.

All 3 runners were winched to safety using the Port of Tauranga rescue winch. No one was injured.

The winch equipped helicopter was used due to the rugged and steep terrain.

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. Special thanks to Tauranga’s principal sponsor’s, Trustpower and TECT. 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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