Solo tramper rescued after spending night in Kapiti Coast bush

Tuesday 19 November 2024 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 19 Nov 2024, 5:48pm

A solo traveller was rescued after becoming disorientated on a track near Waikanae on Monday night. The man was wearing light clothing and had no food or water when he called for help. Search and rescue teams used his cellphone coordinates to locate him approximately 12 hours after his distress call.

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1. StuffTue 19 Nov 2024, 4:29pm

   ‘Disorientated, ill-equipped’ man rescued from Kapiti Coast bush (opens in new tab)

2. The PostTue 19 Nov 2024, 4:55pm

   Ill-prepared tramper spent night in Kāpiti Coast bush (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 19 Nov 2024, 5:41pm

   Man found wandering in Kapiti bush 12 hours after calling for help (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldTue 19 Nov 2024, 5:48pm

   Tramper rescued after overnight stay in bush with no food or water (opens in new tab)