Farmer answers police call to rescue elderly fisherman
2 sources·Updated July 24, 2026
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- Otago Daily Times·17h agoFarmer answers police call to rescue elderly fishermanRead at Otago Daily Times →
- RNZ National·21h agoPolice rescue team phones in local farmer, who saves elderly man and dog
Rescuers had grave concerns for an elderly fisherman stranded at night in the cold by a South Island river, until they called in a farmer with local knowledge who was able to locate the man in the dark.
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