Mountaineer Lindsay Maindonald knows only too well the dangers of Taranaki Maunga but after years of warning climbers about the risks the latest rescue leaves him at a loss as to how to get the message across. Taranaki Search and Rescue senior constable Vaughan Smith said the person was “lucky to be alive”. The climber was rescued by a Taranaki Alpine Rescue member, who had been climbing in the area at the same time, and was able to respond. VANESSA LAURIE/Stuff A climber over the weekend received minor injuries after falling hundreds of metres down Taranaki Maunga. Ten days ago he sent photos from the maunga to Taranaki Daily News showing the icy conditions visible from Fanthams Peak.

Source: Stuff September 11, 2023 05:30 UTC