Mountain climber hit by boulder scaling North Island peak
A man has been taken to hospital after being struck by a falling boulder while climbing a North Island mountain.
A rescue helicopter was dispatched to Mount Ngauruhoe at about noon on Tuesday after reports a 21-year-old man had been hit in the head by a rock rolling off the mountain, Senior Constable Barry Shepherd said.
He said man was helped by other climbers, including a one who was a doctor, until rescuers could arrive.
Mt Ngauruhoe. Photo: SNPA
He was flown to Rotorua Hospital.
"Police recommend that helmets should be worn when attempting to climb what is a busy mountain," Constable Shepherd said.
– With NZN
