A 25-year-old hiker reported missing this morning in the Queenstown Lakes District has been located, cold but uninjured.
The hiker planned to walk to the Remarkable Ski-field and had begun their walk at the start of the Wye Creek track yesterday morning, Wednesday 20 November.
He was expected to arrive at around 8pm yesterday. When he did not arrive as expected, the alarm was raised by his friends.
Constable Pepper Ruston of Queenstown Police Search and Rescue thanked Land Search and Rescue volunteers for their efforts which saw him located around 2pm today, he was slightly hypothermic and incredibly hungry, but overall, in good spirits.
"We would like to extend a huge thank you to all volunteers who assisted in the search and ultimately brought the hiker to safety.
"Volunteer teams included search and rescue dogs, Alpine Cliff Rescue, and Sub Alpine Search and Rescue teams, who gave up their time today to assist a very appreciative hiker," says Constable Ruston.
He is being assessed and treated by Paramedics.
