Couple rescued from Mt Te Kinga

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A couple were rescued after they became lost on Mt Te Kinga in the Lake Brunner area last night.

The couple in their 20s had gone for a day walk to the summit and lost the track on the way back down, police said.

They called for help about 7.30pm.

Search co-ordinator Constable Rhys Martin said Hokitika Landsar volunteers found the couple about 11pm and walked them back down.

They were dressed only for a day walk and did not have sufficient gear for a night in the open.

They were very cold but did not require medical treatment.

Mr Martin said it was a timely reminder that people needed to ensure they were prepared when heading into the outdoors.