Surf Life Saving says they were alerted by Police of two swimmers stranded on rocks, and two in the water off Wharariki Beach at Cape Farewell just before 11 this morning.

They were all able to be choppered to safety in under two hours.

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Other Swimming News

17 Jan: A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches

13 Jan: A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system

04 Jan: Summer swimmers are urged to brush up on water safety, as the holiday drowning toll hits five

27 Dec: How can I get water out of my ear after swimming?

22 Dec: A call for New Zealanders to do the checks before hydrating or swimming this summer

16 Dec: Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has met the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games

15 Dec: A record-breaking swim for Lewis Clareburt in Australia

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