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Man rescued after becoming trapped on ledge in Canterbury

March 12, 2018
Reserve land at the eastern gateway to Arthur's Pass National Park is at the centre of a 100-year land ownership dispute.

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A man has been rescued after becoming trapped on a concrete ledge near the Otira Viaduct in Arthur's Pass, Canterbury this morning.

Police say the alarm was raised at around 10.30am when a person reported seeing a man apparently trapped on what appears to be a concrete ledge near the Otira Viaduct.

It's believed the man climbed down over a barrier, past some warning signs to take photos of the area.

A helicopter was brought in and the man was lifted to safety, although he sustained moderate injuries.

Sgt John Price of the Tasman DCC says it's a timely reminder to all people out walking or climbing to obey all warning signs near rock faces or cliffs

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