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Two men rescued from car rooftop in flooded Canterbury river

NZ HeraldStuffThe PressRNZOtago Daily TimesSunday 29 June 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated

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Two men were rescued by helicopter after becoming stranded on their vehicle's roof in fast-flowing water. The incident occurred near the fork of the Ōpihi and Temuka rivers on Saturday night. Police were alerted to the situation at approximately 9.30pm.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sun 29 Jun 2025, 8:35am · 4 reports from 4 outlets over 4 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Men rescued in rising floodwaters near Timaru after two hours on top of vehicle (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Two men rescued after nearly two hours in flooded river near Timaru (opens in new tab)

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  3. RNZRNZ

    Two men rescued from car rooftop in flooded Canterbury river (opens in new tab)

  4. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Pair rescued from car rooftop in Canterbury (opens in new tab)