Hunter rescued barefoot and dehydrated in remote Northland forest

Wednesday 28 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 28 Oct, 10:34am

In this story Land Search and Rescue

A man who became separated from his hunting group in the Warawara Forest near Mitimiti has been rescued. After being missing for several hours, he was located on a steep cliff face by an Eagle helicopter. The man was found barefoot and dehydrated following an overnight search operation.

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1. StuffWed 28 Oct, 9:47am

   Lost hunter rescued barefoot and dehydrated from remote Northland forest (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 28 Oct, 10:34am

   Missing Far North hunter found barefoot on cliff face after hours-long search (opens in new tab)