The man tried to spell out 'help' with toilet paper but ran out before he could finish, however, it was still seen by a rescue helicopter crew. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police
A missing tramper in Wellington has been rescued after making a help sign out of toilet paper.
He went missing after leaving for a five-day tramp on 28 September.
Search and Rescue found the 55-year-old in Tararua Forest Park today.
Concerned family had notified police after not hearing from him for several days.
He was trapped in a hut by bad weather after only completing a short portion of his route.
Without a rescue beacon, the man tried to spell out 'help' with toilet paper - but ran out before he could finish.
The rescue helicopter crew still saw the signal and reunited the tramper with his friends and family.