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Mount Aspiring Climbers Rescued After 200-Meter Fall

29 Jul 2026 4:31 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Two climbers were successfully rescued from Mount Aspiring after one fell 200 meters into a crevasse. A challenging operation involving Heli Otago and LandSAR brought both to safety, prompting a reminder about alpine preparedness.

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