Source: New Zealand Police –
Headline: Search for two hunters in Southland forest
Location:
Southern
A search and rescue operation is underway for two male hunters in Southland.
The pair, in their early 20s, went into the south-eastern corner of Longwood Forest yesterday, off Centre Road at Waipango, and did not come out as expected last night.
They were not prepared for an overnight stay, and were wearing hunting clothing, with minimal food.
They had text family members last night to say they were lost and would camp out for the night, intending to walk out in the morning.