AAP General News (Australia)
12-28-2006
Tas: Missing kayaker found
HOBART, Dec 28 AAP - A kayaker has been rescued after spending a cold night stranded
in the Tasmanian wilderness.
The 38-year-old Sheffield man was kayaking on the Mersey River near Mole Creek, in
northern Tasmania, when he was swept from his craft.
The man pulled himself out of the water but was unable to scramble up an 80 metre cliff
to safety.
He used his mobile phone to alert emergency services about 6.20pm (AEDT).
Tasmania Police search and rescue attempted to find the man last night but dangerous
conditions made it impossible for them to reach him before nightfall.
A police spokeswoman said a helicopter joined the ground search early today and the
man was located just after 12pm (AEDT).
She said a paramedic would be lowered to him and both would be winched out by helicopter.
No details about the man's condition were immediately available, she said.
AAP ce/jjs/de
KEYWORD: KAYAK DAYLEAD
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