Monday, 9 July 2018 - 9:51pm |
Canterbury

Search and rescue underway in Mt Cook National Park

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A search and rescue operation is underway in Aoraki Mt Cook National Park.

Police received a report of two people lost in Hooker Valley about 7pm.

The pair entered the park about 3pm today but became disorientated as it got dark.

They called Police from their cellphones, which are now going flat.

Eight SAR volunteers are currently searching the area.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre