Man found after falling down bank in Kaweka Forest and activating beacon
12 Apr, 2021 01:04 AM
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The Lowe Corporation Rescue helicopter during a rescue mission in the Kaweka Forest in March. Photo / Supplied
The Lowe Corporation Rescue helicopter during a rescue mission in the Kaweka Forest in March. Photo / Supplied
Hawkes Bay Today
By: Louise Gould
Police and a rescue helicopter were deployed after a man fell down a bank and activated his personal locator beacon whilst in the Kaweka Forest Park on Monday morning.
Emergency services were alerted to the activation about 11.50am.
A Police spokeswoman said the man managed to get himself out and is not injured.
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