Thursday, 20 October 2016 - 6:35am |
National News

Missing tourist in Queenstown found safe

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Australian Robert Galdamez,  was found by Police and volunteer search team this morning using trained SAR dogs.

He was located near the summit of Ben Lomond.

Mr Galdamez is yet to be spoken to by Police about his ordeal, but he was found wet and cold and is currently being treated for hypothermia at Lakes District Hospital.

Further information will be available later this morning.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre