3 Men Lost at Waihaha - Lake Taupo

3 Men Lost at Waihaha - Lake Taupo

The Taupo Based Greenlea Rescue helicopter was dispatched to the Waihaha River last night, after 3, 25yr old men that had been exploring the river and walkways, couldn’t find the track back to their vehicle. The Helicopter left Taupo at 2200hrs using Night Vision Goggles and flew 2 SAR personnel to the location that Taupo Police had acquired. With the help of locals at the scene they managed to use a small boat and go up the river and retrieve the men.
Apart from been cold and hungry, the 3 men were ok.

Philips Search and Rescue Trust 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 Taupo's principal sponsor, Greenlea. 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 http://rescue.org.nz.

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