Four people rescued by helicopter after being swept away at Cape Farewell

Monday 6 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 6 Jan 2025, 5:46pm

In this story Coastguard, Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Four people were rescued from rocks and a rip current at Wharariki Beach on Monday morning. Police, Coastguard, and Surf Life Saving NZ coordinated a helicopter rescue after the group was pulled out by strong tides. The operation took place shortly before 11am.

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1. RNZMon 6 Jan 2025, 5:03pm

   Four people swept away in rip rescued by helicopter (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 6 Jan 2025, 5:46pm

   Four people swept away in rip at Cape Farewell rescued by helicopter (opens in new tab)