A tramper has been rescued by helicopter after slipping into a flooded river at Arthur's Pass National Park yesterday.
The Christchurch woman fell into the Mingha River about 10.45am and was swept "a substantial distance" down the swollen river, Search and Rescue spokesman Graeme Kates said.
The woman
Trampers rescued
Arthur's Pass. Photo / Simon Baker
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