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flag A New Zealand mountain biker was rescued after getting lost and suffering hypothermia in wet, cold bushland.

flag A mountain biker in Northland, New Zealand, was rescued after becoming stranded in remote bushland during a training ride, suffering from hypothermia due to cold, wet weather and inadequate gear. flag The man, who missed a turnoff near Kerikeri, contacted police around 8:30 p.m. using his phone, providing a GPS location. flag A joint team of Northland Police and Far North LandSAR volunteers reached him after a 2.5-hour trek, finding him soaked and unable to walk. flag Poor weather prevented helicopter extraction, so rescuers warmed and fed him before escorting him out on foot over four hours, aided by a local farmer who provided hot drinks. flag Authorities emphasized the importance of proper clothing, navigation tools, weather awareness, and communication devices when hiking or biking in remote areas.

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