Six people rescued after being stuck in snow overnight near Central Otago
18 Jan, 2021 12:22 AM
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Rescuers managed to find the group, safe and well, by using two 4x4 vehicles. Photo / 123RF
Rescuers managed to find the group, safe and well, by using two 4x4 vehicles. Photo / 123RF
NZ Herald
By: Tim Cronshaw
A search and rescue team has managed to retrieve a group stuck in snow on Old Man Range near Alexandra in Central Otago.
The six people were stranded when their vehicle broke down on the way to Duffers Saddle last night.
Initially, plans were considered to try to have the vehicle towed however this was not possible.