Southern Alps rescue: Team awarded for saving two climbers stuck near Copland Pass 19 May, 2021 02:47 AM 4 minutes to read From left: Captain Jason Laing, Jim Young, Mark Evans, Jonathan Gillan and Jodie Burton. Photo / Supplied From left: Captain Jason Laing, Jim Young, Mark Evans, Jonathan Gillan and Jodie Burton. Photo / Supplied NZ Herald The team responsible for a night-time high-altitude rescue of two trapped climbers in the Southern Alps has been recognised for their efforts. The Otago Rescue Helicopter, Maritime NZ's Rescue Coordination Centre NZ (RCCNZ), the Department of Conservation Aoraki Mount Cook Alpine Rescue Team (AMCART) and Incident Management Team were awarded a Certificate of Achievement at the New Zealand Search and Rescue (NZSAR) Awards on Tuesday.