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Injured woman rescued from mountain track

Wednesday 11 October 2017 | Published in Local

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Injured woman rescued from mountain track
Completing the Cross-Island Trek, which includes the landmark known as the Needle, is a major attraction for some visitors, but the trek can be dangerous, police warn. 17101030

A local woman who injured her ankle while trekking to the Needle on Te Rua Manga was rescued by a team of police officers and volunteers on Saturday evening.

A local woman who injured her ankle while trekking to the Needle on Te Rua Manga was rescued by a team of police officers and volunteers on Saturday evening.


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