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We were a group of four tramping the Harper Pass Track<\/a> from the Otira end, a 5-day hike. On Day 2, while descending from Harper Pass, one of our party members slipped on a mossy rock and fell forward. At first, she didn\u2019t think much of the fall. However, by the time we reached the hut, three hours later, her left wrist had swollen significantly, and she was in excruciating pain. She was unable to use her left hand at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We attempted to brace and bandage her arm, but our efforts were largely ineffective. It became clear that continuing the hike for another 2.5 days wasn\u2019t possible. With no phone reception, we activated the rescueME PLB1<\/a>. Remarkably, a helicopter from the Air Rescue Service in Greymouth arrived at the hut within 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The pilot and two paramedics provided exceptional care and attention. The injured party, along with her husband, was flown to Christchurch Hospital. There, a diagnosis confirmed a broken wrist and a chipped bone fragment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We were a group of four tramping the Harper Pass Track from the Otira end, a 5-day hike. On Day 2, while descending from Harper Pass, one of our party members slipped on a mossy rock and fell forward. At first, she didn\u2019t think much of the fall. 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