Swimmers rescued at Wharariki Beach
The rescued took place at Wharariki Beach on Monday. Photo: File.
A group of swimmers have been successfully rescued via helicopter after being caught in a rip off Wharariki Beach, near the Archway Islands, on Monday.
Police were notified of the incident at 10.50am, and contacted Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) and Coastguard for support.
“Surf Life Saving New Zealand can confirm that four patients have been successfully rescued from an incident at Wharariki Beach, Cape Farewell,” a spokesperson told Nelson App.
“Initial reports were of two patients stranded on rocks, with a further two patients in the water.
“After consultation between Police, Coastguard, and SLSNZ Search and Rescue (SAR) Nelson, SAR Nelson departed Nelson Airport via helicopter at approximately 11.55 am and HeliMed was simultaneously requested to support rescue efforts.
“Upon SAR Nelson’s arrival at Wharariki Beach, HeliMed was safely returning all four patients to the beach via helicopter.”
A spokesperson from Hato Hone St John said that the patients were assessed and treated at the scene.