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Solomon Islands government confirms rescue efforts for stranded New Zealand climbers

From RNZ Pacific · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Solomon Islands government is coordinating rescue efforts for two New Zealanders stranded on Mount Popomanaseu.
  • The climbers, Keane Isaksson and Luca Zylstra, have been stuck in a remote ravine for five days due to adverse weather conditions.
  • New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the families of the stranded climbers.

The Solomon Islands government is actively planning "response actions" to rescue two New Zealanders stranded on the country's highest peak, Mount Popomanaseu. The climbers, identified as 25-year-old Keane Isaksson and 19-year-old Luca Zylstra, have been trapped in a remote ravine for five days.

Bad weather has prevented their descent from the 2335-meter (7661-foot) volcanic mountain, located on the main island of Guadalcanal. The government confirmed awareness of the situation and stated that authorities are working on rescue operations.

The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force indicated it would issue a statement regarding the incident. Meanwhile, New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed it is offering consular support to the families of the two New Zealanders. Due to privacy concerns, no further details have been released.

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Originally published by RNZ Pacific in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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