A pig hunter who called emergency services after falling down a bank has been rescued.
The 35-year-old has been flown to Rotorua Hospital by helicopter with back and abdominal injuries.
The man called emergency services to say he'd fallen down a 25m bank at Marotiri.
His dogs had also disappeared.
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LandSar volunteers battled thick bush and rough terrain to help find the man.