Home / Hawkes Bay TodayInjured tramper trapped in hut on Ruahine RangeHawkes Bay Today24 Apr, 2019 10:32 PMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLongview Hut in the Ruahines provides great views of Hawke's Bay on a clear day. Photo / FileLongview Hut in the Ruahines provides great views of Hawke's Bay on a clear day. Photo / FileA rescue operation to assist an injured tramper has been delayed until tomorrow morning.The tramper has no option but to wait in a hut in Ruahine Forest Park after contacting emergency services earlier today. A police spokesperson said emergency services were notified at 9.50am, but the injuries were not serious. "The tramper is currently at Longview Hut and it doesn't appear to be a serious injury, but it looks like they're having trouble walking."The hut is above the bush edge in the forest park, sitting at a 1200m altitude.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The spokesperson said contact had been made with the closest rescue helicopter to see if they were able to assist, but due to poor weather conditions emergency services had no option but to delay the operation until tomorrow morning.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from Hawkes Bay TodayHawkes Bay TodayTeen killer found after escaping custody by fleeing health centre with cast on armHawkes Bay TodayThe council with just one candidate as deadline for nominations loomsHawkes Bay TodayDate set for new Puketapu Bridge to open: 'It means so much to our community'SponsoredSolar bat monitors uncover secrets of Auckland’s night skyAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
