Meanwhile a helicopter pilot who went missing in the Southern Alps last night has been found alive and well
	Meanwhile a helicopter pilot who went missing in the Southern Alps last night has been found alive and well
    
	
    
	
	13 June 2021 
		
		
        
	
The chopper was flying from Hokitika to Darfield yesterday, when it hit low cloud.
Its emergency beacon was activated, prompting a Maritime Rescue search which was later called off due to the weather conditions.
But this morning the missing aircraft and pilot were found near Goat Pass.
	
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