Source: Radio New Zealand
Lake Taupō. 123rf
A boatie has been rescued from Lake Taupō after their vessel caught fire.
A callout came just after 6pm on Sunday to Whangamatā Bay at the northern end of the lake by Kinloch.
Police said a search and rescue operation got underway, and the person was rescued just before 8pm.
The person was taken to hospital.
Hone Hato St John said their airdesk got a call from police at 6.49pm.
Rescue helicopter company Greenlea said it had a chopper over the water just before 8pm.
Police said they were investigating the fire on the boat.
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