Update on rescued climber

Friday, 5 December 2008, 3:27 pm
Press Release: Canterbury District Health Board

The man who was rescued from Mt Cook/Aoraki this morning is in Christchurch Hospital and is still in a comfortable condition. He has passed on a request for privacy and does not wish to speak to media or be filmed.

ENDS

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