Kiwi climbers rescued from Solomons ravine after eight days doing well, mum says
Keanu Isaksson, 25, and Luca Zylstra-Law, 19, were trapped in a ravine on Mount Popomanaseu, for eight days before their rescue in the early hours on Tuesday morning.
Two Kiwi climbers, Keanu Isaksson and Luca Zylstra-Law, were rescued from a ravine on Mount Popomanaseu in the Solomon Islands after being stranded for eight days. Their mothers, Deni Holl and Tanya Zylstra-Law, were relieved to hear from them each day via satellite phone, despite the harsh conditions they endured. The climbers were trapped on a perch above a 30-metre drop, enduring torrential rain, rock falls, and dwindling battery life.
They successfully communicated their well-being to their mothers every day, except for one day when they sent an urgent message requesting a helicopter evacuation. The mothers were unaware of the dire situation their sons had found themselves in, as they had attempted to climb out themselves but were unsuccessful. The rescue operation was challenging due to the steep terrain and weather conditions, but eventually, a helicopter managed to reach the climbers and deliver supplies, including a radio.
The boys were then lowered to safety, and their mothers expressed gratitude for the support they received from the police and community. Isaksson had to return to Australia for work, while Zylstra-Law would be heading home soon.
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