New Zealand / Southland

Two hunters missing for three days in Fiordland found

14:06 pm on 5 April 2022

Two hunters who have been missing in Fiordland since Saturday have been found.

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The pair were found walking out of the bush near Lilliburn Valley Road.

The police say they are being flown to Southland Hospital to be assessed as a precaution.

They were reported overdue by fellow hunters on Sunday afternoon.

Police said yesterday the pair were ill-equipped for a night out in the bush.

Police Search and Rescue personnel, LandSAR, Amateur Radio Emergency Communications (AREC) personnel and search dogs were sent to the search area.