'Real Relief': Two Teen Hikers Rescued After One Swept Down Ngatiawa River

'Real relief': Two teen hikers rescued after one swept down Ngatiawa River

Two teens have been rescued while hiking in the Tararua Forest Park after one was swept down the Ngatiawa River. The 15-year-olds got into trouble when...

Teens rescued after one swept away crossing river in Tararua Forest Park

The two boys "did lots of things right" in the tricky conditions, including having a locator beacon with them, police say.

Teens rescued after river sweep in Tararua Ranges

Heavy rain had caused the river to rise, and the swift flow swept one of the boys off his feet.

Team effort to rescue teens - police - Daily Telegraph NZ

PHOTO SUPPLIED. Packing a personal locator beacon paid off for two teenagers when one was swept down a river north of Wellington on Sunday. The two 15-year-olds were returning from an overnight hike to Kapakapanui Hut in the Tararua Forest Park when they got into trouble trying to cross the Ngatiawa River. Constable Alex McCormack said the river was rising from heavy rain and the flow swept one of the boys off his feet and carried him downstream…

Team effort to rescue teens

Location: Wellington Packing a personal locator beacon paid off for two teenagers when one was swept down a river north of Wellington on Sunday. Images(s):