Locals frequently rescue vehicles stuck on Birdlings Flat beach

RNZ1NewsOtago Daily TimesTuesday 14 January 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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Residents at the Canterbury settlement of Birdlings Flat are regularly called to rescue vehicles stuck on the pebble beach. Despite warning signs, visitors continue to drive into the gravel, often resulting in expensive 4WDs becoming bogged.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 14 Jan 2025, 11:25am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 65 minutes
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    Birdlings Flat beach gravel: Expensive 4WDs among casualties (opens in new tab)

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    Birdlings Flat resident on frequently coming to aid of stuck vehicles (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Expensive 4WDs casualties of beach gravel (opens in new tab)