Man hospitalised by wild pig

A hunter has been flown to hospital after being gored by a wild pig in the Mangaone Valley, near Wairoa, this morning.

The man was taking part in the annual Tiniroto pig hunt when the incident occurred about 9am.

It is understood the man was attacked by a pig he had bailed up. In the ensuing struggle, the hunter received a gash to his thigh and hand.

Because of the steep terrain of the area, the Lowe Corporation rescue helicopter was called and the man was flown to Hawke's Bay Hospital for treatment.

- NZPA