Two New Zealanders rescued after being trapped in Solomon Islands ravine

Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 4 Aug, 12:50pm

Keanu Isaksson, 25, and Luca Zylstra-Law, 19, have been airlifted to safety after being stranded on Mt Popamanaseu. The hikers from Matakana were trapped for several days after heavy rain and landslides blocked their route. They were winched from a remote ravine following the rescue operation.

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1. 1NewsTue 4 Aug, 9:43am

   Australia aids Solomon Islands' bid to rescue stranded Kiwi hikers (opens in new tab)

   • Two young NZ hikers airlifted from remote Solomon Islands ravine (opens in new tab) Tue 4 Aug, 9:43am
2. StuffTue 4 Aug, 12:08pm

   Two young men rescued after being trapped in ravine for five days (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 4 Aug, 12:50pm

   New Zealanders rescued after several days trapped on Solomon Islands mountain (opens in new tab)