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4 Bay Harbour News Wednesday January 10 2024 Ferrymead GREAT Summer HOLIDAY READS Ferrymead 1005 Ferry Road, Ferrymead Ph: 384 2063 CLOSED SUNDAY While stocks last (see instore for terms and conditions) while stocks last (see instore for terms and conditions) Barry & kerry
Wednesday January 10 2024 Bay Harbour News Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Quick-thinking lifesavers NEWS 5 In Brief rescue paraglider from rocks • By Dylan Smits A SURF lifesaver has described the tricky rescue of a paraglider in heavy swells who crashed onto rocks at Taylors Mistake. Will Simmons and Callum Gard were on duty on Saturday when they saw a paraglider in Callum Gard trouble about 3.30pm. “We could see him dropping, dropping, dropping, so we launched the boat out and got there as fast as we could,” said Simmons. He said paragliders in the area aim for the wind updraft to help them hover above Whitewash Head in Scarborough. “This guy miscalculated pretty badly and missed the updraft.” The surf lifesavers were concerned if the paraglider landed in the water in a rocky area known as the Giant’s Eye, he could drown. “Knowing that they’ve got all the ropes and everything COURAGEOUS: Taylors Mistake surf lifesaver Will Simmons in a club inflatable rescue boat. attached to their kite, it would be pretty horrible to land in the water and be able to keep afloat,” said Simmons. Simmons and Gard arrived at the site in an inflatable rescue boat within five minutes. “I said to my crew person (Gard), ‘he’s on the rocks, he’s on the rocks, time for a rock rescue’.” It was a relief the paraglider managed to land uninjured on the rocks instead of in the water. Simmons had to manoeuvre the IRB close to the rocky outcrop the paraglider was standing on, while Gard helped the paraglider step onto the vessel. “It was pretty sketchy to position the boat right up against the rocks.” When they arrived there were heavy swells which risked the boat and their safety. “It was pretty much a split second, quick step off into the boat, then getaway rather than being pushed into the rocks.” Simmons held the IRB in position just long enough for the paraglider, aged in his 30s, to get onboard before jetting off. “We had to get out of there before the next wave hit. “I don’t know how he would have managed to get from where he was back up the hill. He needed us to bring him back to shore.” The paraglider was grateful for the rescue. “He was kind of shaken up, but as soon as we touched down on the rocks, you could tell he kind of brightened up a wee bit.” Simmons said the man was an experienced paraglider but unfamiliar with the area. “That’s what caught him off guard.” The two lifesavers administered a health check before taking the paraglider back to the clubhouse where they parted. SHIPWRECK SALVAGE GETS UNDER WAY The salvage operation for the Austro Carina shipwreck will start tomorrow, weather and wave conditions permitting. Aero Marine Salvage has been contracted as the company for the operation by the vessel’s insurer and owner, Pegasus Fishing Ltd. The 25-metre fishing vessel ran aground near Fishermans Bay in September and leaked thousands of litres of diesel into the ocean. There is no burden on taxpayers; the cost of the operation is the responsibility of the owner and insurer. ELECTRICAL FAULT CAUSES HOUSE FIRE A holiday home in Robinsons Bay is unliveable after fire engulfed a large part of the house. Akaroa chief fire officer Mark Thomson said the fire was caused by an electrical fault in the switchboard. A neighbour called 111 on December 28 after seeing smoke coming from the property. The homeowners were unaware as they were out boating. The Akaroa and Little River fire crews arrived at the scene about 6pm. It took them more than two hours to put out the fire. Selected items only. Sale ends 31st January 2024 or until stocks last. Terms and conditions apply. Ferrymead Flooring Xtra Unit 1/950 Ferry Rd P: 03 376 4974 E: ferrymead@flooringxtra.co.nz www.flooringxtra.co.nz FERRYMEAD
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