Safety video highlights Roberts Point Track hazards after 27 rescues
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- Twenty-seven people have been rescued from New Zealand’s Roberts Point Track since 2013, while three people died there between 2011 and 2012.
- A safety video from the NZ Mountain Safety Council and the Department of Conservation warns hikers about hazards on the popular day walk.
A new safety video is warning hikers about the risks on Roberts Point Track in Westland after 27 people were rescued from the route since 2013.
The track also recorded three fatalities between 2011 and 2012. The video was made with the NZ Mountain Safety Council and the Department of Conservation.
It tells trampers to check conditions before setting out and to turn back when necessary.
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