Missing 74-year-old woman rescued from Nelson gully in freezing conditions
A 74-year-old woman missing from her retirement village was found hypothermic in a steep gully after several hours in near-freezing temperatures.
The woman failed to return from an afternoon walk and was located in challenging terrain near native bush on one of the year's coldest nights. Emergency crews found her showing signs of hypothermia and carried her out on a stretcher. The coordinated rescue effort on difficult terrain is credited with saving her life.
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Missing woman, 74, found hypothermic in gully above retirement village
The woman was found after several hours exposed to freezing conditions, with emergency crews saying the coordinated rescue effort saved her life.
RNZ
Missing woman, 74, saved from 'challenging terrain' on one of the year's coldest nights
The woman hadn't returned from her afternoon walk and was lucky to be found before hypothermia set in, police say.
Stuff
Missing 74-year-old rescued from steep Nelson gully
The 74-year-old was found in difficult terrain near native bush and carried out on a stretcher.
NZ Herald
Missing 74-year-old rescued from steep Nelson gully on one of year’s coldest nights
The 74-year-old was found around 8.30pm showing signs of hypothermia.