Category Archives: Rescues

Rescue from Turoa – June 2 2012

Posted on June 4, 2012 by ruapehurescue

There was a rescue today for two climbers who slipped on ice and went a fair distance over some rough ground. They were just above the Jumbo T at around 2400m. The call came in at around 1120hrs through the … Continue reading →

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Longline Rescue from Ngauruhoe

Posted on April 2, 2012 by ruapehurescue

At about 2pm on the 2/4/12 a 15 year old male fell when descending the North Ridge of Ngauruhoe with a school group. During the fall he sustained a moderate puncture wound and couldn’t move from his location. The Youthtown … Continue reading →

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Ngauruhoe Rescue 16 March

Posted on March 18, 2012 by ruapehurescue

A 19 year old American woman has been rescued off Mt Ngauruhoe today after becoming trapped by steep terrain off trail on her descent from the summit. She reached the top of the mountain around 9am today having found her … Continue reading →

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RARO Team Involved in Multiple Rescue from TNP

Posted on February 21, 2012 by ruapehurescue

On Saturday 18th February, RARO team members were involved in three rescues from the Tongariro National Park including one life threatening cardiac patient. All three patients have made good recoveries and they are great examples of the good work we … Continue reading →

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Rescue Report – 30th November 2011 – Ngauruhoe

Posted on December 1, 2011 by ruapehurescue

On the morning of Wednesday 30th November the Youth Town Rescue Helicopter was alerted to an incident where a young gentleman had fallen while descending the northern slopes of Mt Ngauruhoe. Two RARO team members were required to assist the … Continue reading →