Tag: family_rescue

PLB Crucial in Kaweka Forest Park Family Rescue

8 Sep 2026 9:48 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

A family was rescued from Kaweka Forest Park after an activated personal locator beacon led Police Search and Rescue to their location. The mother was injured, but her three children were unharmed, highlighting the importance of emergency equipment for hikers.

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