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Fog, Fear, and Rescue: A Heroic Hiker's PLB Activation

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Yuri

When I descended at around 7 pm, I saw someone lying in the grass 10 meters next to the trail. I was confused and approached him. Then I saw his serious head injuries, assuming he slipped somewhere and fell badly.

Hiking

Rapid Response: The Heroic Efforts Behind a Wilderness Rescue Mission

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Holly

Walking through Pam's Path, a narrow track with loose stones, Holly stepped over a large rock, causing her left foot to slip sideways down the slope. Hearing a crack and feeling pain immediately, she knew her ankle was in trouble. With no way for Mal and Isy to assist her on the narrow path, and Holly unable to put any weight on her injured foot, we utilized walkie-talkie contact with Rebecca, our host at Kawakawa Station. Rebecca phoned 111, and upon advice, we set off our ResQLink 400 PLB as we were in a location requiring a helicopter rescue.

Hiking

A Young Adventurer's Humbling Lesson: The Unexpected Value of Preparedness

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Darius

As we ascended, things got snowy, and we realized we were in over our heads. Blind optimism turned into a realization that we were on steep snowy slopes above bluffs.

Hiking

Sister's First Hike Turns Harrowing: A Rescue Story Unfolds in the Wild

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Tina

Suddenly, my sister stumbled, injuring her thigh. Assuming it was minor, we pressed on, only for her to fall again, this time hitting her head. She lost consciousness briefly, followed by bouts of nausea and vomiting.

Hiking

Trapped in Nature's Maze: The Unexpected Rescue of a Hiker

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Matt

I found my way through the boulder maze, taking several hours before realizing that my easy ridge line was impassable. The weather was worsening, and I was getting quite cold and wet. There was no safe way forward or back.

Hiking

Drone Search Turns Dangerous: Stranded in Rugged Mountains, Dramatic PLB Rescue Ensues

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Garry

I eventually found a valley that led to the coordinates but there was no obvious route down so it was necessary to explore and route find. Even the best routes down were perilous with numerous slopes of snow, dead ends, dry falls and eventually a dead end ledge overlooking a 100 ft. fall.

Hiking

Solo Adventurer's Peril: Ankle Sprain Strands Hiker in Remote Wilderness

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Rachel

After overcoming the most challenging sections and crossing potentially dangerous rivers, I was cruising, theoretically less than an hour away from the next hut. However, an unnoticed hole under the brush and a loud pop led to a quick change.

Flying

From Drowning Nightmare to Mountain Miracle: Couple's Unbelievable Airplane Rescue Story

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Walter

Upon impact, the cockpit completely flooded with water.  My wife had loosened her harness and managed to kick out the front windshield and swim out.  I was trapped in my harness and underwater; I was drowning.

Off-road

Dusty Trails and a Sharp Turn: Heroic Biker Activates ResQLink PLB in Walcha Rally Incident

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Hernan

I barely made the corner, and once the dust cleared, I could only see two - out of the three - riders in front, realizing someone didn't make it. I turned around to look for the rider who had missed the corner. The bike had hit a tree, and Hernan was lying about 10 m from the bike to the left. I checked on him, and he was not in good condition, complaining he could not feel his legs, and I just knew this was serious.
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