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Police are reminding people to be aware of their limits after two people attempting the Tongariro Alpine Crossing became exhausted and called a rescue helicopter at the weekend.
Senior Constable Barry Shepherd said the pair had realised the track was beyond their abilities and were rescued around midnight on Sunday.
The Crossing climb was equivalent to ascending the Auckland Sky Tower stairs more than three times and was equivalent to walking a marathon, he said.
"As the weather improves and people look to head out into the mountains, it's important to keep the Land Safety Code in mind," he said in a statemen
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