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Climber who survived 200m fall on Mount Aspiring should buy Lotto ticket, rescuers say

rnz.co.nz · 12dShare

Emergency services launched a high-altitude rescue on Tuesday night after the man's climbing companion hiked three hours to call for help, presuming his friend was dead.

First report: Climber falls 200m into crevasse during night-time Mount Aspiring accident — stuff.co.nz, 13d