A mammoth helicopter rescue operation to find a beloved border collie in remote back country near Hokitika had a heart-warming ending yesterday when the pooch was found alive and well. Over $11,000 was raised in less than a day by people hoping to see Molly reunited with her owner. Border collie Molly looks at the view from her rescue helicopter. Last week the West Coast Rescue Helicopter flew to the Campbell Range to rescue Molly’s owner, who was badly injured after tumbling 55m over a waterfall. She was picked up from Campbell Bivouac and flown back to hospital in Greymouth, but Molly was lost in the accident.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 31, 2026 19:27 UTC