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      Home > News > National > Dunedin

    A search and rescue operation's come up empty in Dunedin's mountainside

    A search and rescue operation's come up empty in Dunedin's mountainside


    Police received a call around 9:30 this morning, from a person walking the Mackie Dackie track, in Whare Flat, who heard someone yelling for help.

    The caller could not locate the voice, and a following Police search found no sign of distress.

    Police say the voice likely came from a nearby address, and didn't point to trouble or further action.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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