Teen missing on school tramping trip found
A teenager from Taradale High School who went missing during a school hiking trip in the Ruahine Forest Park has been found safe. A search and rescue helicopter located the student, who is now reunited with his family.
Why it matters
The successful resolution of this search operation highlights the effectiveness of local emergency response coordination in New Zealand.
A student who went missing in bush in the Hawke's Bay has been found by a search and rescue helicopter. The teenager from Taradale High School was separated from others while hiking to Sunrise Hut in the Ruahine Forest Park as part of a school group. Police had been searching since 7pm on Tuesday. On Wednesday afternoon, the school emailed parents to say the student was back with his family. "We are thrilled to let you know that our student was located by the search and rescue helicopter and is now with his parents.
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